Electric Power Generator Service Technician

Louisiana Cat; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Technician tool loan program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana Cat in Harvey, LA, is seeking a skilled Electric Power Generator (EPG) Service Technician. The technician will service and repair a variety of power systems in both shop and field environments. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong mechanical aptitude, and at least 2 years of electrical diagnostics experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and specialized technician tool loans. Commitment to safety and compliance is paramount.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical diagnostics experience on diesel or natural gas generators preferred.
• Commercial/industrial electrical or control experience highly preferred.
• Experience with rental equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on engines and generators.
• Accountable for technical instructions and service manuals.
• Create and track work order documents on Caterpillar software.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Electrical diagnostics experience

Familiarity with AC/DC circuit theory

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Required tool inventory

Job description

Electric Power Generator (EPG) Service Technician – Lafayette, LA

Louisiana Cat, a proud Caterpillar® partner for 4 generations, seeks a skilled technician to service and repair power systems of all makes and models in both shop and field environments.

Salary

$60,000 – $120,000 per year (dependent on experience, skills, and training). Overtime is typically paid on a daily basis after 8 hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on diesel and natural gas engines, generators, controls, automatic transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, and fuel supply systems.
• Accountable for EPG technical instructions, safety and service manuals.
• Interpret electric and electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
• Create, track, and formalize work order documents on Caterpillar customer service software.
• Understand Caterpillar’s exchange parts process and conduct financial cost analysis of repairs.
• Promote the Louisiana Cat brand by maintaining a standard of excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills (typing, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• 2+ years of electrical diagnostics experience on 8.5kW–2,500kW diesel or natural gas generators, ATSs, and paralleling switchgear (preferred).
• Commercial/industrial electrical or control experience (highly preferred).
• Heavy equipment engine experience (highly preferred).
• Experience with rental equipment (preferred).
• Must own required tool inventory; Louisiana Cat offers a Tooling Program.
• Strong customer‑service skills and safety‑first mentality.
• Familiarity with single‑phase and three‑phase AC/DC circuit theory and test equipment (highly preferred).

Job Facts

• 40+ hours per week; additional hours for emergency calls or routine services.
• Occasional overnight travel and heavy lifting required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and $50,000 company‑funded life policy (if enrolled in health).
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, cancer, supplemental life, and other policies.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Technician tool loan program up to $2,000.
• Safety equipment allowances.
• Employee discounts.
• Credit union membership.
• Technical career development program (shop & field service training).

Safety

• Strict compliance with PPE and all Federal, State, and local safety regulations.
• All employees must follow company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Louisiana Cat is a drug‑free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to hire U.S. veterans. We use E‑Verify and comply with I‑9 employment eligibility requirements. Click here for rights and more information on discrimination and pay transparency (links removed).