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Republic Services
Diesel Technician C - Entry Level
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$57,192 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
- With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager, a Maintenance Technician C performs preventive maintenance on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- + Maintains a basic knowledge of a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems to perform basic preventive maintenance and some repair functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- + Completion of a certified diesel maintenance program is a plus but not required. + Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification T8 PM is a plus but not required. + 1-3 years of experience + Ability to follow standard operating procedures and troubleshoot common faults. + Valid Driver's License is preferred
Pay Range:
- The pay range for this position is $21.90 to $30.07
- which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.
- Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):
- Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
- Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
- 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.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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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.ABOUT THE COMPANY
- Republic Services, Inc.
NYSE:
RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our company values guide our daily actions: +- Safe
- : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. +
- Committed to Serve
- : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations. +
Environmentally Responsible:
- We take action to improve our environment. +
- Driven
- : We deliver results in the right way. +
Human-Centered:
- We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
STRATEGY
- Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth.
- Recycling and Waste
- We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions.
- Environmental Solutions
- Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.
- Sustainability Innovation
- Republic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
RECENT RECOGNITION
- + Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies + CDP Discloser + Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices + Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies + Fortune World's Most Admired Companies + Great Place to Work + Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global