Diesel Technician Hours from 6am to 3:30pm

Waste Connections • Clifton Park, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

County Waste, part of Waste Connections, is hiring a Diesel Technician to join its team in Clifton Park, New York. This role maintains and repairs diesel vehicles and fleet equipment, supporting driver safety and reliable community service. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 50 to 55 hours per week. The hourly rate is $25.00 to $35.00, dependent on experience, with stated annual earning potential of $75,000 to $100,000 or more through available overtime and bonuses.

The position includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems, conducting inspections and preventive maintenance, responding to emergency road calls, and documenting work through fleet maintenance software. Technicians also coordinate repairs, test-drive trucks after service, maintain a safe and clean work area, and interact professionally with drivers and other team members.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience.
• Proficiency with a variety of diesel vehicle diagnostic tools, preventive maintenance, and repair.
• Basic tool set.

Nice To Haves

• Hydraulic experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate maintenance assignments, ensuring timely repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain and update computerized fleet management systems, tracking out-of-service equipment and repair status.
• Perform repairs, inspections, and safety checks, and diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on diesel vehicles.
• Use vehicle computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes and identify and adjust engine and vehicle control modules.
• Respond to road calls for emergency repairs.
• Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Complete required paperwork using fleet maintenance software programs.
• Test-drive trucks after services and repairs.
• Assist other team members with repairs as needed.
• Interact professionally and courteously with drivers.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $200 annual boot allowance.
• $1,200 annual tool allowance.
• Up to $2,400 annually in safety bonuses.
• Overtime eligibility and available bonus opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• 401(k) with 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Mental Health Program.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Prepaid Legal Plan.
• Scholarship opportunities for employees’ children.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Relief Fund.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed