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Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Diesel Technician Lead - $5000 Sign On Bonus

geneva, NY

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About this opportunity

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. lists this Diesel Technician Lead - $5000 Sign On Bonus opportunity in geneva, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Lead Diesel Technician performs major mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of vehicles and equipment; makes all repairs in a safe, cost effective and time efficient manner. The Lead Technician will prioritize, delegate, train and instruct other technicians to ensure repairs are being done in a safe manner and is responsible for active participation in the company’s progress with the career paths program and help technicians to move up in their careers.

Hiring Range: $29-41/ hourly

Up to $3000 Sign On Bonus

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Responsibilities

- Schedules, implements, and maintains a preventative Maintenance program for all vehicles and equipment at the division. 

- Directs, trains, and oversees technicians to ensure all jobs are done with safety as a top priority. 

- Ensures optimum performance and productivity in every vehicle, perform and/or direct the performance of adjustments, inspection or rebuild of all mechanical components and systems at the division. 

- Guarantees complete and accurate documentation of vehicle repair and maintenance history by establishing and maintaining Transman program for every vehicle. 

- Performs regular and ongoing operational analysis to maximize utilization of company resources and correct any deficiencies immediately. 

- Assures full DOT compliance for equipment maintenance. 

- Establishes and maintains a high level of professionalism throughout the maintenance facility. 

- Coordinates maintenance activities with associated departments to maximize customer satisfaction and efficient equipment usage. 

- Works with division manager to establish a personal development plan for technicians.  

- Demonstrates effective leadership skills by following all applicable federal, state and company policies, communicating clear goals, coaching team members on achieving goals, providing development opportunities to ensure employees attain the necessary skills to obtain results, organizing team initiatives.  

- 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.   

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, must be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid CDL Class B with an air brake endorsement, have an OSHA 10 or 30 card, have a 1-year clean CDL Driving experience, and must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Outstanding relationship management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional listening and problem-solving skills, and dedication to providing excellent customer service are desired. It is also important that the candidate has demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment as well as the ability to teach and train others. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including frequent lifting of heavy components, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing and consistent standing, walking and grasping. This job operators in both, garage/shop conditions, and outside of the shop which may include various weather conditions

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