Technician / Mechanic (Trucks) - 2nd Shift

About Us

Republic Services, Inc. and Allied Waste Industries, Inc. announced Friday, December 5, 2008, that they have completed their historic merger to create one of the nation's leading waste and environmental services providers. The combined company, which will be based in Phoenix, will be named Republic Services, Inc. and will trade under the ticker symbol "RSG" on The New York Stock Exchange. As of the close of the market on December 5, 2008, Allied Waste stock was delisted and will no longer trade on NYSE. The combined company will have more than 35,000 employees serving more than 13 million customers in 40 states and Puerto Rico.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide industry-leading solid waste and environmental services that exceed our customers' highest expectations. We offer a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace for our employees as we continue to develop a company dedicated to excellence, environmental responsibility, ethical behavior, and increasing shareholder value.

• Diagnoses mechanical problems.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on electric, diesel and gasoline trucks including front-end loader, roll off, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of engines, chassis, driveline, body components, hydraulic systems, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, wheels, and tires.
• Overhauls gas or diesel engines.
• Examines protective guards and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments.
• Reads and interprets VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and/or driver for clarification of problems and discusses preventive techniques with drivers to minimize future repairs.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for applied times (work order times versus time card times).
• Makes emergency road calls to repair trucks.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Equivalent of (1) high school diploma or G.E.D. certification and 1 year of related truck or heavy equipment maintenance; OR (2) 4 years of related truck or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Valid Driver license (CDL a plus).
• Mechanical or trade school certificate.
• Certificate in electronic diagnostics.
• ASE certificate.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

Republic Services is a dynamic company that offers a competitive salary and benefits package including major medical coverage, supplemental insurance programs, retirement benefits, and paid vacation and holidays.

Republic Services promotes a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug testing.

EOE M/F/D/V

Going Green for the Environment.