Diesel Technician 2nd Shift - $5,000 Hiring Bonus!

Casella-Waste-Systems,-Inc.-1; Mechanic Falls (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounted Stock Program

401K

Boot & Clothing Allowance

Safety Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Tool Allowance

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Technician in Mechanic Falls, Maine to maintain diesel equipment, perform inspections, and complete preventive maintenance.

The role offers an hourly hiring range of $31.00–$38.00 with a $5,000 hiring bonus and a Career Pathways program for advancement. Responsibilities include performing maintenance per driver inspections, diagnosing issues, running tests, and ensuring safety and reliability of equipment.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and stationary equipment preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and teamwork abilities are desired.
• Physical ability for demanding tasks and working in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance tasks based on inspections in a timely manner and supports safety policies.
• Maintains diesel equipment by completing inspections and preventative maintenance and corrections as needed.
• Diagnoses issues, runs tests, test drives vehicles, and resolves malfunctions promptly.
• Maintains records of work and procedures and participates in training opportunities.

Skills

Inspecting & troubleshooting

Truck maintenance

Repair & diagnostics

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Position Summary

TheDiesel Technician maintains diesel equipment,completes inspections and preventive maintenance requirements,corrects vehicle deficiencies, completesadjustments and alignments,and maintainsrecords to ensure we are able to keep our level of commitment to safety and customer service.

Hiring Range: $31.00-$38.00 per hour

$5,000 Hiring Bonus!

Technicians at Casella participate in a Career Pathways Program that offers exceptional Advancement Opportunity and Regular Merit Increases.

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Key Responsibilities

• Performs all job duties in accordance with company safety policies and regulations.
• Performs maintenance tasks based on driver pre and post trip inspections in a timely manner or as directed by maintenance manager.

• Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventative maintenance requirements and makes appropriate corrections when needed.
• Works in adverse conditions at times including heat, cold, wind, rain and snow to repair equipment and vehicles.
• Builds and assembles machines or mechanical components according to requirements.
• Troubleshoots reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Maintainsall relevant records for all work and procedures and reports on issues.

• Performsaccurate lockout/tagout procedures.
• Runs diagnostic tests on vehicles and analyzes the results to problem solve;test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions when necessary.
• Perform any and all necessary procedures to ensure maximum reliability and the safety of the equipment operatorincluding, performing preventative maintenance inspections, tire changes, changes of breaks and any other utilities that are part of the vehicle;builds, rebuilds, and replaceshydraulic components and hoses of any vehicle or stationary equipment.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or ab ide by our core values.

Career PathDefinitions & Distinctions

Technician Apprentice:Demonstrates the ability to work alongside a knowledgeable Casella Waste Diesel Technician to learn and further develop skills. The Apprentice provides maintenance, repairs vehicles and equipment, and mainly focuses on preventative maintenance and maintaining the safety of all vehicles and equipment.

Technician B:Demonstrates the ability to identify operating issues including examining, test driving and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems using standard testing procedures and computer diagnostic equipment. Technician also demonstrates the ability to correct any operating issues that are found.

Technician A:Demonstrates the ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair vehicle brakes, suspension, steering, tires, rims, hubs, PTO, hydraulics, engine, cooling, starting, ignition, charging, lighting systems, fuel and air intake systems, heating, ventilation, and cooling systems to ensure vehicles are in safe and dependable operating condition.

Master Technician:Demonstrates the ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair all vehicle and equipment systems. Can rebuild and replace engines, engine components, transmissions, drive line and rear-ends, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and hydraulic components.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, must be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid Class A, B, or C Driver’s license and must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The candidate must have a minimum of 1-year experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and stationary equipment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective listening and problem-solving skills, and dedication to providing excellent customer service is desired. It is also important that the candidate has demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including frequent lifting of heavy components, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing and consistent standing, walking and grasping. This job operators in both, garage/shop conditions, and outside of the shop which may include various weather conditions.

This position requires successful completion of pre-employment testing, including a drug screen.

Attributes

Positive, team-oriented individual who is disciplined, dependable, determined, focused on delivering excellent customer service, and is open to personal and professional training and development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Boot & Clothing Allowance, Safety Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, Tool Allowance, and More.