Maintenance Technician

Job Description

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WHY CASELLA? WHY NOW?

At Casella, you won’t be a number in a national chain . You’ll be a name, a neighbor, and a mission-critical teammate. Our shop leaders still wrench. Our managers still walk the floor. And our technicians still take pride in trucks that run right, run safe, and run for the people behind them.

We believe in training the willing —not filtering for the perfect resume. If you’ve got the right hands, heart, and hustle, we’ve got the tools, trust, and time to invest in you.

MISSION

This role exists to keep Casella's frontline fleet safe, road-ready, and productive . Technicians ensure that our trucks—each a mission-critical asset—can operate efficiently, reliably, and safely across the region. The work supports clean communities, environmental responsibility, and a service-first culture. This is hands-on, high-impact work with clear results on the road every day.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By day 30 :

Complete onboarding and web-based safety / compliance training (Hydraulics 101, J1939 Diag, PPE, LOTO).

Shadow lead technician on preventive maintenance (PM) routines for front-loader and roll-off trucks.

Demonstrate understanding of shop layout, work order systems, and diagnostic tools (Allison, Cummins, Mack).

By day 90 :

Independently complete scheduled PMs and minor diagnostics on at least 2 truck types.

Support evening or off-shift maintenance schedules with minimal supervision.

Execute basic hydraulic troubleshooting and participate in vendor-led on-site training.

By day 180 :

Serve as a key responder for mechanical downtime within your yard assignment.

Maintain uptime standards across a small fleet section with 90%+ first-time fix rate.

Mentor new tech apprentices or junior techs on shop safety, tooling, and SOPs.

FIT TRAITS

Hands-On Learner : You absorb knowledge by doing—and improving with every rep.

Culture Builder : You ask your teammates what they’re working on. You show up with respect, curiosity, and care.

Grit + Growth : Whether you’ve got two years or twenty, you push to learn what’s next.

Mission Aligned : You believe that clean communities and crew safety are worth the sweat.

Requirements

Required

Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard. 5+ years of experience in operations, production, or logistics leadership.Baseline Skills : Mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, understanding of diesel systems.

Baseline Skills : Mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, understanding of diesel systems.

Experience : Any of the following :

Military MOS in mechanical, aviation, diesel, or maintenance fields (e.g., 91B, 3521, 2T3X1).

Civilian experience in heavy equipment, diesel, or fleet maintenance.

Strong home / garage mechanical background + verifiable training or references.

Tools : Must own or acquire personal hand tools; quarterly tool reimbursement offered.

Certs (Preferred) : CDL, DOT Brake Inspection, ASE certifications (not required to start).

Physical : Ability to lift 50 lbs; bend, stoop, kneel; use lifts / jacks safely.

Benefits

Tool Reimbursement Program – Quarterly tool upgrades encouraged.

Training Access – Vendor-led, instructor-led, and web-based technical certifications.

Career Mobility – Multiple technician paths : site leadership, operations, diagnostics.

People-First Culture – Tight-knit teams, real leadership access, no corporate red tape.

Work-Life Balance – Predictable shifts, off-the-clock respect, local transfers possible.

Relocation assistance available

Requirements

Required Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.5+ years of experience in operations, production, or logistics leadership. Valid CDL (Class A or B) — If not current, Casella provides company-sponsored CDL training Clean driving record and ability to pass DOT medical screening Strong mechanical understanding or willingness to learn vehicle care protocols Comfortable operating under early morning or off-shift conditions