Diesel Technician Apprentice: Learn, Maintain, Grow

Casella-Waste-Systems,-Inc.-1; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Boot Allowance

Clothing Allowance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is hiring a Diesel Technician Apprentice to work alongside a seasoned Casella Waste Diesel Technician. You will learn and perform vehicle and equipment maintenance, focusing on preventative maintenance and operator safety.

The role is on-site in Vermont with hourly pay of $18-$24 based on experience. As you train, you will progress through defined career paths from Technician Apprentice to Technician B, A, and Master Technician, gaining hands-on skills and

Qualifications

• Gains an understanding of basic parts, processes and maintenance techniques as instructed by technicians.
• Learn to complete work orders and preventative maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Adheres to company safety policies and regulations to ensure safe operations.
• Assists senior technicians with preventative maintenance inspections and larger projects.

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.

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is hiring a Diesel Technician Apprentice to work alongside a seasoned Casella Waste Diesel Technician. You will learn and perform vehicle and equipment maintenance, focusing on preventative maintenance and operator safety.

The role is on-site in Vermont with hourly pay of $18-$24 based on experience. As you train, you will progress through defined career paths from Technician Apprentice to Technician B, A, and Master Technician, gaining hands-on skills and