Senior Diesel Shop Technician & Mentor

Republic Services; Beaver Dam (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services in Kentucky seeks a Maintenance Lead Technician to direct a team of technicians repairing heavy trucks and refuse equipment. You will ensure work complies with safety standards and regulations, diagnose complex issues, and schedule repairs to minimize downtime.

You’ll mentor staff, perform on-site and road repairs, and coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to keep fleet operations efficient and safe.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience on heavy-duty trucks or equivalent.
• OSHA Haz Com and Lock Out Tag Out experience is a plus.
• ASE Heavy Truck certifications (T1-T8) is a plus.
• Class B or higher CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to technicians to perform repairs safely and timely.
• Diagnoses complex repair work and coaches on diagnostic techniques.
• Inspects repairs by third-party vendors for safety/compliance.
• Plans and schedules repair work to minimize lost productivity.
• Performs line maintenance welding and fabrication.
• Mentors technicians and covers supervisor duties when needed.

Skills

Suspension

Steering

Engine

Transmissions

Brakes

Electrical

Hydraulics

Drive Train

Diesel Emissions

OSHA Haz Com

Lock Out Tag Out

Fire Protection

ASE T1-T8

CDL Class B+

Job description

Republic Services in Kentucky seeks a Maintenance Lead Technician to direct a team of technicians repairing heavy trucks and refuse equipment. You will ensure work complies with safety standards and regulations, diagnose complex issues, and schedule repairs to minimize downtime.

You’ll mentor staff, perform on-site and road repairs, and coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to keep fleet operations efficient and safe.