Diesel Technician - 2ND Shift - $7,500 Hiring Bonus

Casella Waste Systems•Hooksett, NH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Technician maintains diesel equipment, completes inspections and preventive maintenance, corrects vehicle deficiencies, performs adjustments and alignments, and maintains records to support the company’s safety and customer service commitments. This is a second-shift position with an approximate 1:00 PM start time and a $7,500 hiring bonus. Technicians participate in a Career Pathways Program offering advancement opportunities and regular merit increases. The role involves maintaining and repairing trucks, vehicles, and stationary equipment, including diagnosing problems, completing preventive maintenance, and ensuring equipment is reliable and safe to operate. Work takes place in garage or shop conditions and outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather. The position requires physical work such as lifting heavy components, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing, standing, walking, and grasping. Casella’s career pathways distinguish Apprentice, Technician B, Technician A, and Master Technician levels, with increasing responsibility for diagnosis and repair of vehicle and equipment systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid Class A, B, or C driver’s license.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
At least 1 year of experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and stationary equipment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective listening and problem-solving skills.
Dedication to providing excellent customer service.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Positive, team-oriented, disciplined, dependable, and determined approach.
Focus on excellent customer service and openness to personal and professional training and development.

Responsibilities

Perform all job duties in accordance with company safety policies and regulations.
Complete maintenance tasks identified in driver pre- and post-trip inspections in a timely manner or as directed by the maintenance manager.
Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on diesel equipment and make appropriate corrections.
Work in adverse conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow, to repair equipment and vehicles.
Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements.
Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
Maintain relevant records of work and procedures and report issues.
Perform accurate lockout/tagout procedures.
Run diagnostic tests, analyze results, and test-drive vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions.
Perform procedures to maximize equipment reliability and operator safety, including preventive maintenance inspections, tire changes, brake changes, and other vehicle maintenance.
Build, rebuild, and replace hydraulic components and hoses on vehicles and stationary equipment.
Participate in training and other learning opportunities and perform other duties as needed to support the company’s vision, mission, and core values.