Heavy Truck Mechanic - $10,000 Hiring Bonus, 3:00-11:30 PM, Shift Differential Pay.

UNAVAILABLE; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Career Pathways

Tool Allowance

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Casella is seeking a Heavy Truck Mechanic in Windham, CT to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered equipment, ensuring safety and reliability across our fleet. The role emphasizes hands-on work, adherence to safety policies, and a clear Career Pathways program for growth.

Pay ranges from $29.00 to $43.00 per hour, depending on experience, with year-round stability and opportunities for merit-based advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A, B, or C Driver’s license required.
• Minimum 1 year experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and stationary equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in accordance with safety policies and regulations.
• Conducts maintenance based on driver pre/post-trip inspections.
• Maintains diesel equipment with inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Works in adverse conditions to repair equipment and vehicles.
• Diagnostics tests and test drives to identify malfunctions.
• Maintains and reports work records and procedures.
• Performs lockout/tagout procedures.
• Participates in training to expand knowledge and career pathways.

Skills

Truck inspection

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Diesel equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Looking for a career that offers stability, growth, and the opportunity to expand your technical expertise? As a Heavy Truck Mechanic at Casella, you'll play a critical role in keeping our fleet operating safely and efficiently. You'll perform inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, adjustments, and alignments on diesel-powered equipment while helping ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer service.At Casella, we believe skilled technicians deserve opportunities to grow. OurCareer Pathways Program provides a clear roadmap for advancement, offering exceptional career growth opportunities, regular merit increases, and ongoing professional development to help you build a long-term career, not just a job.Join a company where your expertise is valued; your contributions make a direct impact, and your future matters. If you're looking for competitive pay, stable year-round employment, and a supportive team that invests in your success, Casella is the place for you.Pay rate ranges from $29.00 - $43.00 per hour, depending on experience.#INDSJ

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 abide 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.