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Republic Services: Transforming Hands-On Education into Employment
Republic Services launched the industry’s first-ever Technical Institute, which focuses on diesel technician training and provides students with a paid-learning opportunity, job placement for graduates, and career opportunities.Byline: BTB Editor
October 7, 2021 / Time to read: 5 minAccessible education. Student compensation. Guaranteed job placement. These are just a few of the benefits offered by the new
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So, what makes the program so impactful? Our Technical Institute is a 12-week program where students receive paid training followed by 21 months of on-the-job (OTJ) training. Upon successful completion, graduates are placed in a job with Republic Services, a company that has been certified as a
What can the program teach me? Our Technical Institute provides students with the skills and rigorous training they need to build a career. Specifically, the program focuses on the following knowledge areas within diesel mechanics:
- Electrical diagnosis of starting and charging systems
- Air conditioning & heating component identification and inspection
- Wheel end assembly component identification and inspection
- Air system component identification and inspection
- Air brakes component identification and inspection
- Hydraulics component identification and inspection
- Truck preventive maintenance
- Safety, tool familiarization, and usage
After the initial training program, the student will move onto OTJ training where they will learn, test, and receive evaluations on their performance to ensure that they are meeting the proper requirements to advance into a full-time technician role after completion.
Students must be willing to relocate to one of our 180 Bus within the U.S., and, to help, we will provide relocation support.
What if you already have technical school experience? Instead of the 12-week training program, recent graduates of the technical school will only be required to complete four weeks of training before continuing on.
What are the other benefits of attending the Technical Institute? Students will be provided with a toolbox that includes the tools required for training. Additionally, we connect each student with a mentor, who will offer guidance and support throughout the program. Students will also learn important life skills, leadership training, create professional connections, and develop relationships that will help to solidify their long-term future.
Anyone interested in a technical career is encouraged to apply to the Technical School and begin their first steps towards a new career.
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