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The Diesel Technician Apprentice works alongside a knowledgeable Casella
Waste Diesel Technician to learn and further develop skills. The
Apprentice provides maintenance, repairs vehicles and equipment, and
mainly focuses on preventative maintenance and maintaining the safety of
all vehicles and equipment. The Diesel Technician Apprentice will
continue in this role until they compete all training requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Gains an understanding of basic parts, processes, and maintenance
techniques as instructed by knowledgeable technicians.
- Learns how to complete all work orders, perform maintenance tasks
based on driver pre and post trip inspections in a timely manner.
- Performs all job duties in accordance with company safety policies
and regulations to ensure safe operations.
- Assists senior level technicians in performing preventative
Maintenance Inspections.
- Aids senior level technicians on larger projects.
- Learns how to thoroughly identify defects requiring correction,
which would affect the availability of the equipment and the safety
of the equipment operator.
- Adjusts brakes, clutches, and other utilities that are part of the
vehicle or other equipment.
- Adjusts hydraulic pressures and other hydraulic components of any
equipment.
- Performs tire changes and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
- Builds, rebuilds or replaces hydraulic components and hoses of any
vehicle or stationary equipment.
- Learns how to perform accurate lockout/tagout procedures.
- 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.
Career Path Definitions & Distinctions
Technician Apprentice:Demonstrates the ability to work alongside a
knowledgeable Casella Waste Diesel Technician to learn and further
develop skills. The Apprentice provides maintenance, repairs vehicles
and equipment, and mainly focuses on preventative maintenance and
maintaining the safety of all vehicles and equipment.
Technician B:Demonstrates the ability to identify operating issues
including examining, test driving and troubleshooting electrical and
mechanical problems using standard testing procedures and computer
diagnostic equipment. Technician also demonstrates the ability to
correct any operating issues that are found.
Technician A:Demonstrates the ability to inspect, troubleshoot,
and repair vehicle brakes, suspension, steering, tires, rims, hubs, PTO,
hydraulics, engine, cooling, starting, ignition, charging, lighting
systems, fuel and air intake systems, heating, ventilation, and cooling
systems to ensure vehicles are in safe and dependable operating
condition.
Master Technician:Demonstrates the ability to inspect,
troubleshoot, and repair all vehicle and equipment systems. Can rebuild
and replace engines, engine components, transmissions, drive line and
rear-ends, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and hydraulic
components.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, must be
at least 18 years of age, hold a valid Class A, B, or C Drivers
license,have a basic knowledge or experience in automotive, diesel or
heavy equipment diagnostics and repairand must be legally eligible to
work in the United States.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective listening
and problem-solving skills, and dedication to providing excellent
customer service is desired. It is also important that the candidate has
demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborativ
environment.
This position requires successful completion of pre-employment
testing, including a drug screen.
Attributes
Positive, team-oriented individual who is disciplined, dependable,
determined, focused on delivering excellent customer service, and is
open to personal and professional training and development.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity &
Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program,
401K, Boot & Clothing Allowance, Safety Awards, Employee Assistance
Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, Tool
Allowance, and More.
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