Heavy Truck Mechanic - $10,000 Hiring Bonus!

Casella Waste Systems•Columbia, ME

About The Position

The Diesel Technician maintains diesel equipment, completes inspections and preventive maintenance, corrects vehicle deficiencies, completes adjustments and alignments, and maintains records to support safety and customer service. Technicians participate in Casella’s Career Pathways Program, which offers advancement opportunities and regular merit increases. The role includes diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining trucks and stationary equipment. Work takes place in garage or shop conditions and outside the shop, sometimes in heat, cold, wind, rain, or snow. The position requires successful completion of 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 excellent customer service.
Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
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 based on driver pre- and post-trip inspections, in a timely manner or as directed by the maintenance manager.
Maintain diesel equipment by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements and making appropriate corrections.
Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements.
Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
Maintain relevant records for work and procedures and report issues.
Perform accurate lockout/tagout procedures.
Run diagnostic tests on vehicles, analyze results, and test-drive vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions.
Perform procedures to ensure equipment reliability and operator safety, including preventive maintenance inspections, tire changes, brake changes, and other vehicle utility work.
Build, rebuild, and replace hydraulic components and hoses on vehicles or stationary equipment.
Participate in training and other learning opportunities and perform other duties needed to support the company’s vision, mission, and core values.