Maintenance Shop Lead Tech

Republic Services; Beaver Dam (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Republic Services in Kentucky seeks a Maintenance Lead Technician to direct a team of technicians responsible for chassis, refuse bodywork, and related systems. You will diagnose complex repairs, coach technicians, schedule work, and ensure safety compliance and timely completion.

The role requires hands‑on expertise with heavy‑duty trucks, strong leadership, and the ability to review third‑party work for safety and quality, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining equipment to minimize

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a technician working on heavy‑duty trucks.
• Experience with OSHA Haz Com, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, and all OSHA fire protection regulations is a plus.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or lead technician experience is a plus.
• ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1–T8) is a plus but not required.
• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expert knowledge of chassis components, refuse bodies and related systems, performing complex repair functions on‑site and on the road.
• Provides direction to technicians, plans and schedules repair work to minimize lost productivity.
• Inspects third‑party repairs to ensure safety procedures and regulations are met; follows up when necessary.
• Performs repair diagnostics on complex matters and identifies failure sources using electronic tools.
• Acts as mentor to technicians and handles Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities as needed.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

OSHA compliance

Diagnostic skills

Education

ASE Heavy Truck Certifications

Commercial Driver’s License (Class B or higher)

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Lead Technician provides direction to a group of technicians to ensure that all repairs and maintenance of equipment are performed in compliance with the Company’s safety standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for all chassis (diesel and non‑diesel equipment and trucks) and refuse bodywork, including, but not limited to, hydraulic, electrical, heating and air conditioning system maintenance and repair. In addition, the Lead Technician diagnoses more complicated repair work; provides coaching on diagnostic techniques to subordinate technicians; performs external repair inspections to ensure all repair work is done in a safe manner; and schedules the repair work for his or her work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity within the shop.

Principal Responsibilities

• Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in, the following vehicle components and systems, with the ability to perform complex repair maintenance functions, both on‑site and on the road: o Chassis component repair and maintenance; Refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Air and hydraulic braking systems;
• Engine repair and maintenance; o Suspension, drivetrain and steering systems; and
• Heating and air conditioning systems.
• Performs line maintenance welding and fabrication.
• Provides direction to technicians assigned to his or her work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner. May plan and schedule repair work to minimize lost productivity.
• Inspects repairs done by a third‑party vendor to ensure all work has been properly completed in accordance with the Company’s safety procedures and federal and state regulations; follows up when necessary.
• Performs repair diagnostics on more complex matters.
• Identifies the source of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
• Completes applicable Company training programs.
• Handles Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities, as needed.
• Acts as a mentor to technicians.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform inspections and repairs without supervision in some (not all required) of the following heavy truck, or automotive systems: o Suspensions, Steering, General Engine, Transmissions, Brakes, Electrical, Hydraulics, Drive Train, Diesel Emissions.
• At least 3 years of experience in a role requiring compliance with OSHA Haz Com, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, and all OSHA fire protection regulations is a plus but not required.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or lead technician experience is a plus but not required.
• ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1‑T8) is a plus but not required.
• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a technician working on heavy‑duty trucks.

Rewarding Compensation And Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.