Rental Equipment Technician

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Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. Since 1933 we have provided our customers with highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts. We build and power our community for a better future.

We are looking for a Rental Equipment Technician to join our growing operations (Louisiana Rents) at our Baton Rouge, Louisiana location.

Yearly range: $60,000–$72,000. This range is representative of the hourly rate, including typical overtime.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all components of heavy rental equipment—engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical schematics to determine the repair method on failed components.
• Replace or repair defective components using hand tools, gauges and testing equipment.
• Assemble and install electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment using hand or power tools.
• Rebuild, install and align pump assemblies using safe rigging methods.
• Create, track and formalize work orders in a timely manner.
• Be flexible with changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Promote positive customer service for Louisiana Cat Rental Stores according to Caterpillar and Louisiana Cat expectations.
• Receive tools and training to build a long‑term career at Louisiana Cat.
• Become more than a mechanic.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of field experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic understanding of hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must own required tool inventory (Louisiana Cat offers exclusive Tooling Program).
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism, safety‑first mentality.

• Shift: Monday–Friday 7 am–5 pm; may require work outside standard hours.
• Environment:
  Requires physical movement, lifting, squatting, bending, climbing; working with mechanical rotating parts in the Louisiana climate.

• Stand; use hands, fingers, arms. Lift 75 lb from floor to chest. Reach, stoop, kneel, squat; perform mechanical operations.
• Climb onto and operate equipment, handle field service vehicle (GVW