Casella Construction is seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Truck Technician to join our team. As a Senior Truck Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty trucks and their components.
The Casella Construction Maintenance team in Pittsford, VT shifts starts at 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM generally. Your expertise in air brakes, welding, fabrication, and advanced diagnostics will be crucial in ensuring the safety and reliability of our fleet.
This position is home daily and looking to hire the ideal candidate immediately. If this position is interesting to you then apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty trucks, including chassis repairs, driveline repairs, and hydraulic system repairs.
- Conduct air brake inspections and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Fabricate and weld components as needed for repairs and modifications.
- Troubleshoot and repair advanced electrical and mechanical issues.
- Use torches and other tools to cut, shape, and weld metal parts.
- Operate scissor lifts safely during maintenance and repair tasks.
- Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and labor hours.
- Collaborate with other technicians and team members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in truck technology.
- Obtain and maintain necessary certifications, including Class A CDL, Class B CDL, LNG (Cummins preferred), Paccar, Cummins, and Eaton/Fuller.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a truck technician.
- Air Brake Certification and HD Truck Basics Certification.
- Proficiency in welding and fabrication techniques and certificate.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and suspension components.
- Scissor lift training and LOTO certification.
- Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record.
- Ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical issues.
- LNG certification (Cummins preferred) and additional manufacturer-specific certifications (Paccar, Cummins, Eaton/Fuller).
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and safety.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and tasks.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Company Benefits and Opportunities:
Casella Construction offers competitive salary and bonus program along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, supplemental insurances and 401k retirement with company match up to 4 % with immediate vesting. Company paid Holidays and paid time off after 90days.
Who We Are:
Joseph Casella and John Casella II are the second generation of the Casella family, carrying on a legacy that was built on hard work, grit, determination, and most of all, innovation. Together with a team equally committed to exemplifying the highest industry standards, and reinventing systems to create effective solutions when old methods no longer serve new thinking. Casella Construction has evolved to become an industry-leading company in the field.
Our strength is in our team, who we continue to invest in and depend on to help expand critical areas of our business, including heavy highway construction, demolition, utility installation, environmental contracting, commercial site development, land management, aggregate, transportation, and fleet maintenance.
Casella Construction’s success is attributed to our employees’ love of the industry, our leadership’s drive to remain at the forefront of technology and environmental stewardship, and our collective ability to thrive in dynamic situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Mechanic: 10 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL B (Required)
- CDL A (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsford, VT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person