Marine Diesel Service Technician (Flexible Shift Schedule With Paid Lodging, Pier Diem, Travel Allowance)

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are searching for a MARINE DIESEL SERVICE TECHNICIAN to join our growing operations at our Morgan City, Louisiana location. We are offering Paid Lodging, Pier Diem, and Travel Allowance for shift workers.

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 service and repairs of marine engines & generators.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

• Diagnose, inspect, disassemble, assemble, install, and repair Caterpillar power systems equipment and engine components
• Prepare, inspect, operate marine engines & generators to meet customer expectations
• Prepare company and customer inspection appraisals reports and order replacement parts

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 Service Technicians in the South.
• You will provide excellent mechanical troubleshooting & diagnostic assessments to help deliver best-in-class gas engine service repairs for our customers
• You will analyze, troubleshoot, test and verify adjustments of marine engine & generator components to determine reusability in accordance to Caterpillar guidelines

MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: Technical training of marine engines
• HIGHLY PREFERRED: Prior experience with Caterpillar engines; MSHA certification is helpful
• REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 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: Valid U.S. Driver's license with clean Motor Vehicle Record; Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC) preferred. Water Survival Training preferred.

JOB FACTS

• TRAVEL: Frequent travel to customer sites with overnight stays including international travel (specifics discussed during interview)
• Requires physical movement, lifting, rotation & compliance with OSHA, HAZMAT, MSHA safety regulations
• SHIFT SCHEDULE: 50+ hour shift schedule; may require working hours outside standard work schedule for customer emergency calls (specifics discussed during interview)

SAFETY IN ALL WE DO

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

WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT

• We are known for service quality and unsurpassed customer relationships guided by our strong company values, culture and safety standards
• 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 have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day

LOUISIANA CAT BENEFITS

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

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

• 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 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.
• 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 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.
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: click here for more information