Rental Equipment Technician

Louisiana Cat; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Tool Loan Program

Safety boot allowances

Job summary

Louisiana Cat in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Rental Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain heavy rental equipment. You will read manuals and schematics and perform repairs using hand and power tools in a fast-paced, safety‑conscious shop environment.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of field experience, strong mechanical aptitude, possess or be ready to participate in the Louisiana Cat Tooling Program, and keep a customer‑facing,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Own required tool inventory or be ready to participate in Louisiana Cat Tooling Program.
• Strong customer service skills and safety‑first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on all components of heavy rental equipment including engines, power trains, hydraulics and fuel systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical schematics, and other specifications to determine repair method.
• 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 utilizing safe rigging methods.
• Create, track and formalize work order documents on a timely basis.
• Be flexible with changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

Field experience

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Customer service

Safety-first

Team player

Tooling program

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rental Equipment Technician – Louisiana

Position: Rental Equipment Technician
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Salary: $60,000 – $72,000 yearly range, based on experience, skills, education and training. Overtime is typically calculated after 8 hours worked per day.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on all components of heavy rental equipment including engines, power trains, hydraulics and fuel systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical schematics, and other specifications to determine repair method.
• 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 utilizing safe rigging methods.
• Create, track and formalize work order documents on a timely basis.
• Be flexible with changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Own required tool inventory or be ready to participate in Louisiana Cat Tooling Program.
• Strong customer service skills and safety‑first mentality.

Job Facts

• Shift schedule: Monday‑Friday 7am‑5pm; may require work outside standard hours.
• Work environment: physical movement, lifting, squatting, bending, climbing; exposure to weather extremes and rotating mechanical parts.

Physical Demands

• Stand, use hands to reach, lift up to 75 lbs, endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting; exert push/pull forces with arms and operate field service vehicle with GVW < 26,000 lbs.

Work Environment

• Indoors around moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, chemicals, high‑pressure water and high‑speed rotating equipment.

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 additional voluntary policies.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Holidays & Vacation.
• Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000.
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances.
• Employee Discounts.
• Credit Union.
• Technician Career Development Program – Shop & Field Service Training.

Safety Compliance

• Strict compliance with PPE safety regulations.
• Compliance with all federal, state and local safety and company regulations.
• Follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Drug‑free workplace (marijuana and THC prohibited).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 uses E‑Verify and complies with I‑9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires. Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) and its affiliates are drug‑free workplaces; the post‑offer, pre‑employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre‑employment physical/fit‑for‑duty assessments.