Heavy Equipment Service Technician - Rotational Shift Schedules in Louisiana

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YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT

Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team.

You can build your future here!

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POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT

Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team.

You can build your future here!



Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Service Technician will be responsible for servicing and repairing Caterpillar heavy equipment at our branches within Louisiana or surrounding customer locations.

We offer flexible, rotational shift schedules designed to fit your lifestyle, including 14 on/7 off, 14 on/14 off, and 28 on/14 off. Housing is provided while on shift for out-of-state candidates residing 100+ miles from their assigned branch. Our branches are located throughout Louisiana, including Reserve, Prairieville, Hammond, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Monroe, and Bossier City.

YEARLY POTENTIAL

$60,000 - $120,000 yearly

The yearly range indicated is representative of the hourly rate, including typical overtime. This range is based on a technician’s experience, skills, education and training. For technicians, overtime is typically calculated on a daily basis after 8 hours worked.

Essential Functions

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all components of heavy equipment such as electrical codes, engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, power generation and power trains
• Responsible for removal and installation of heavy equipment engine components according to Caterpillar standards and technical service manuals
• Understand Caterpillar exchange parts process and financial cost analysis of repairs for our customers
• Create, track and formalize work order documents on our Caterpillar customer service report software systems

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in diesel mechanics preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a diesel mechanic
• Extensive knowledge of diesel engine systems, including diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance
• Must own required tool inventory. Louisiana Cat offers exclusive Tooling Program (specifics discussed during interview)
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor and always "safety-first" mentality every hour of every day

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday; some Saturday shifts required. 40+ hours a week.
• Physical Demands:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest. The employee must have the ability to reach and use the arms within a full range of motion in order to retrieve stocked parts.
  
  The employee must have the ability to endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to exert push/pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools. The employee must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts.
  
  The employee must have the ability to climb onto and operate equipment. The employee must have the ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.
• Work Environment:
  Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. The noise level may be loud osure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces…