Heavy Equipment Service Technician

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN to join our growing operations at our Lafayette, Louisiana location.

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.

YOU

The person in this role will be responsible for servicing and repairing Caterpillar heavy equipment and/or engines at our shop or onsite at customer locations.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

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

YOUR VALUE

• You will have the tools and building blocks to MAKE A CAREER here at Louisiana CAT. In walk through our Louisiana CAT doors...are the finest Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Technicians in the South.
• You will promote positive customer service according to Caterpillar and Louisiana CAT expectations

MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS

• Must own required tool inventory. Louisiana Cat offers exclusive Tooling Program (specific discussed during interviews)
• Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor and always "safety-first" mentality every hour of every day
• REQUIRED: Strong mechanical aptitude
• REQUIRED: Prior technical training of heavy machinery / equipment
• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or (GED) equivalent

JOB FACTS

• Will require physical movement
• WORK SHIFT: 12 hour days / some weekend; variety of shifts (specifics will be discussed during interviews)

SAFETY IN ALL WE DO

• We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations
• We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations
• All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures
• Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace

WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT

• We work across Construction, Electrical Power, Forestry, Governmental, Heavy Equipment, Industrial, Landscaping, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas industries
• We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs to meet family and work lifestyles
• We invest in training and development programs for our employees to build their toolkit and career paths here at Louisiana CAT
• We are known for service quality and unsurpassed customer relationships guided by our strong company values, culture and safety standards
• We have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day

LOUISIANA CAT BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
• Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training
• Employee Discounts
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Technician Tool Loan Program up to $1,000
• Credit Union
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)

WHO WE ARE

Louisiana CAT is the only authorized Caterpillar Dealer for the state of Louisiana. We provide Caterpillar Equipment, Service, Parts and Engines to customers across a wide range of industries. We are guided by our strong company culture, safety standards and activities in the communities in which we operate. We seek out employees who are inspired by our timeless values, thrive in growing company environment and want to become a part of a dynamic company backed by 85+ years of success. We have 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South with Corporate HQ located in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ located in New Iberia, LA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: click here for more information
• Equal Employment Opportunity Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal: click here for more information
• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans.
• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires: click here for more information
• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces and post-offer, pre-employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments.