Diesel Technician Apprentice

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Technician Apprentice to learn from an experienced Casella Waste Diesel Technician in our New York fleet. You will assist with preventative maintenance, basic repairs, and safety practices to keep vehicles and equipment in reliable condition.

The program emphasizes hands-on diagnostics and progression through defined career paths as you gain proficiency in brakes, hydraulics, tire work, and safety procedures while supporting a busy operations team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license (Class A, B, or C).
• Basic knowledge or experience in automotive, diesel or heavy equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, standing).
• Pre-employment drug screen is required.

Responsibilities

• Gains an understanding of basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by knowledgeable technicians.
• Learns how to complete all work orders and perform maintenance tasks based on driver pre-/post-trip inspections.
• Performs duties in accordance with safety policies to ensure safe operations.
• Assists senior technicians in performing preventative maintenance inspections.
• Aids senior technicians on larger projects.
• Learns to identify defects affecting equipment availability and operator safety.
• Adjusts brakes, clutches, and other vehicle utilities.
• Adjusts hydraulic pressures and components of equipment.
• Performs tire changes and repairs.
• Builds, rebuilds or replaces hydraulic components and hoses.
• Learns lockout/tagout procedures.
• Participates in training and learning opportunities to support company goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Diesel Technician Apprentice works 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. The Diesel Technician Apprentice will continue in this role until they compete all training requirements.

Hiring Range: $21-25/ hourly

Responsibilities

• Gains an understanding of basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by knowledgeable technicians.


• Learns how to complete all work orders, perform maintenance tasks based on driver pre and post trip inspections in a timely manner.


• Performs all job duties in accordance with company safety policies and regulations to ensure safe operations.


• Assists senior level technicians in performing preventative Maintenance Inspections.


• Aids senior level technicians on larger projects.


• Learns how to thoroughly identify defects requiring correction, which would affect the availability of the equipment and the safety of the equipment operator.


• Adjusts brakes, clutches, and other utilities that are part of the vehicle or other equipment.


• Adjusts hydraulic pressures and other hydraulic components of any equipment.


• Performs tire changes and repairs on vehicles and equipment.


• Builds, rebuilds or replaces hydraulic components and hoses of any vehicle or stationary equipment.


• Learns how to perform accurate lockout/tagout procedures.


• 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 abide by our core values.

Career Path Definitions & 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.

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, have a basic knowledge or experience in automotive, diesel or heavy equipment diagnostics and repair and must be legally eligible to work in the United States. 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.