Lead Technician – Heavy-Duty Truck & Refuse Equipment

Republic Services, Inc.; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Maintenance Shop Lead Tech to supervise a crew of technicians for heavy truck repairs and preventive maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with federal/state rules, and hands-on diagnosis of complex issues both in shop and on the road.

The candidate should have at least 3 years in heavy trucks, supervisory experience, and ASE certifications are a plus; strong mentoring and scheduling skills are required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a technician working on heavy-duty trucks.
• Ability to perform inspections and repairs with limited supervision in key systems.
• Experience guiding a team and mentoring technicians is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of technicians to ensure safe, efficient repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose complex repair issues and provide coaching on diagnostic techniques.
• Schedule repair work to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Inspect repairs performed by third-party vendors for quality and safety.
• Mentor technicians and coordinate line maintenance welding and fabrication.

Skills

Heavy truck systems

Supervisory experience

Diagnostic tools

Safety compliance

Education

ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1-T8)

Tools

Electronic diagnostic tools

Hydraulic testing tools

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Maintenance Shop Lead Tech to supervise a crew of technicians for heavy truck repairs and preventive maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with federal/state rules, and hands-on diagnosis of complex issues both in shop and on the road.

The candidate should have at least 3 years in heavy trucks, supervisory experience, and ASE certifications are a plus; strong mentoring and scheduling skills are required.