Diesel Truck Mechanic – B Level
Job Description
A well-established waste management and recycling company in southwest Houston, TX is hiring a B-Level Diesel Truck Mechanic to repair its refuse truck fleet. Ideal candidates bring diesel and gasoline repair experience, plus electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills. Apply today for a $250 quarterly tool allowance, overtime opportunities, and a company-matched retirement plan.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel and non-diesel refuse trucks, chassis, and body systems.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical controls, brakes, suspension, steering, drivetrains, and HVAC systems.
- Troubleshoot vehicle faults using electronic diagnostic tools and complete light engine repairs.
- Perform basic tire service, including replacements, rotations, and tread-depth checks, as needed.
- Perform maintenance welding and fabrication, and provide roadside repairs when required.
- Follow safe maintenance practices and complete training on equipment and new technologies.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of gasoline and diesel technician experience, or upcoming graduation from an accredited automotive college or technical school within 3 months.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to inspect heavy-truck or automotive systems with limited supervision.
- Ability to diagnose faults involving multiple vehicle systems.
- Experience with or knowledge of light-, medium-, or heavy-duty truck maintenance; aircraft or marine backgrounds also considered.
- Understanding of work-order labor time standards.
Preferred:
- ASE Heavy Truck certifications (T1–T8).
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
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Shifts
- Early morning shift, Monday to Friday, starting at 3:00 AM
- 8–12-hour shifts, depending on business needs
- Every third Saturday required
Compensation
- $28.00 – $35.00/hour to start, based on experience, certifications, and training
- Weekly pay
- Overtime available, paid after 40 hours/week
- $250 quarterly tool allowance
- $200 annual boot allowance
- Benefits:
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- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
Company Description
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.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
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To learn more about us, please visit: Discover Opportunities at Republic Services
Contact
Name: Kara Willey
Email: [email protected]
Direct Toll-Free:
+1-346-525-4919
Job ID: #134823