Diesel Technician: Career Path & Hands-On Diagnostics

UNAVAILABLE; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Boot & Clothing Allowance

Safety Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Tool Allowance

Job summary

Casella Waste is seeking a Diesel Technician in the United States to maintain diesel equipment, complete inspections, and perform preventive maintenance. The role includes record-keeping and adherence to safety and customer service standards.

The Technician career path offers advancement opportunities and regular merit increases as part of Casella's pathway program. Candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening and meet licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Minimum 1 year of experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and stationary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties following safety policies and regulations.
• Conducts maintenance tasks based on inspections in a timely manner as directed by maintenance manager.
• Maintains diesel equipment by completing inspections and preventive maintenance; makes corrections as needed.
• Troubleshoots issues and resolves them promptly; tests and test-drives vehicles to diagnose malfunctions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Computerized diagnostic tools

Job description

Casella Waste is seeking a Diesel Technician in the United States to maintain diesel equipment, complete inspections, and perform preventive maintenance. The role includes record-keeping and adherence to safety and customer service standards.

The Technician career path offers advancement opportunities and regular merit increases as part of Casella's pathway program. Candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening and meet licensing requirements.