Heavy Truck Mechanic - 2nd Shift, 2:00 - 10:30 PM - Differential Pay

Casella Waste Systems•Auburn, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Truck Mechanic maintains and repairs diesel-powered equipment to help keep Casella’s fleet safe, reliable, and efficient. The role includes inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, adjustments, and alignments. The position is part of Casella’s Career Pathways Program, which offers advancement opportunities, regular merit increases, and ongoing professional development. Pay is $29.00–$43.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a shift differential. The scheduled hours are 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. The role may involve work in a garage or shop and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Candidates must complete pre-employment testing, including a drug screen.

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.
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.
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-trip and post-trip inspections, in a timely manner or as directed by the maintenance manager.
Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on diesel equipment, making appropriate corrections as needed.
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 on vehicles, analyze results, and test-drive vehicles when needed to diagnose malfunctions.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections, tire changes, brake changes, and other procedures needed to maximize equipment reliability and operator safety.
Build, rebuild, and replace hydraulic components and hoses on vehicles or stationary equipment.
Work in adverse conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow, when repairing equipment and vehicles.
Participate in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services.
Perform other duties needed to support the company’s vision, mission, and core values.