Republic Services • Bridgeton, MO 63044 • Posted 4 days ago via LinkedIn
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The Lead Diesel Mechanic at Republic Services is responsible for directing a group of technicians to ensure all repairs and maintenance of equipment are performed in compliance with the company's safety standards and applicable federal and state regulations. This role involves expertise in chassis and refuse bodywork, including hydraulic, electrical, heating, and air conditioning system maintenance and repair, as well as line maintenance welding and fabrication. The position requires a high level of proficiency in vehicle components and systems, with the ability to perform complex repair maintenance functions both on-site and on the road.
About Republic Services
Republic Services is a leading waste management company in the United States. It offers comprehensive waste management solutions, including collection, recycling, transfer, and disposal services to residential and commercial customers. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company operates mainly in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Shift: Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays; 8pm - 4:30am
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 roadeo Chassis component repair and maintenance; Refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic and electrical systems
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
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.
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