Diesel Mechanic

Casella Waste Systems•Springfield, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Technician maintains diesel equipment, completes inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, corrects vehicle deficiencies, completes adjustments and alignments, and maintains records to ensure a high level of commitment to safety and customer service. Experience with maintaining forklifts, skid steers and loaders is a must. This role offers a pay range of $28-$30 per hour with overtime, and a $5,000 bonus is available. Technicians at Casella participate in a Career Pathways Program that offers exceptional advancement opportunities and regular merit increases.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age
Valid Class A, B, or C Driver’s license
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Minimum of 1-year experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and stationary equipment
Experience with maintaining forklifts, skid steers and loaders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective listening and problem-solving skills
Dedication to providing excellent customer service
Demonstrated 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.
Successful completion of pre-employment testing, including a drug screen.

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 resolves them in a timely manner.
Maintains all relevant records for all work and procedures and reports on issues.
Performs accurate lockout/tagout procedures.
Runs diagnostic tests on vehicles and analyzes the results to problem solve; test drives vehicles to diagnose malfunctions when necessary.
Performs all necessary procedures to ensure maximum reliability and the safety of the equipment operator, including performing preventative maintenance inspections, tire changes, changes of brakes and any other utilities that are part of the vehicle; builds, rebuilds, and replaces hydraulic 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.