Lead Heavy Truck Technician & Mentor

Republic Services; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Health care and dependent care FSAs

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Republic Services in Danville, Illinois, seeks a Maintenance Lead Technician to supervise a team of technicians, ensuring repairs and maintenance of chassis and refuse bodywork meet safety standards. You will diagnose complex repairs, coach technicians on diagnostics, inspect third‑party work for safety, and schedule tasks to minimize downtime and keep operations compliant with regulations.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience with heavy‑duty trucks and offers competitive pay,

Qualifications

• Ability to perform inspections and repairs without supervision on heavy truck systems.
• Experience with chassis, hydraulic and electrical repairs and diagnostics.
• Supervisory or lead technician experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to perform repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose more complex issues and coach others on diagnostic techniques.
• Inspect third-party repair work for safety and compliance.
• Schedule repair work to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA HazCom, Lockout/Tagout and fire safety requirements.

Skills

Heavy truck repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Supervisory experience

Diagnostics

Education

ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1-T8)

Class B CDL

Job description

Republic Services in Danville, Illinois, seeks a Maintenance Lead Technician to supervise a team of technicians, ensuring repairs and maintenance of chassis and refuse bodywork meet safety standards. You will diagnose complex repairs, coach technicians on diagnostics, inspect third‑party work for safety, and schedule tasks to minimize downtime and keep operations compliant with regulations.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience with heavy‑duty trucks and offers competitive pay,