Rental Field Preventative Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Technician Tool Loan Program

Job summary

Louisiana Cat is seeking a Rental Field Preventative Maintenance Technician for our Lake Charles, Louisiana location. This position involves performing preventative maintenance on heavy construction equipment and ensuring high-quality customer service.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, prior technical training, and strong mechanical aptitude. The salary ranges from $60,000 to $72,000 annually, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle history.
• Attention to detail and safety-first mentality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment components.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance on rental equipment.
• Promote positive customer service standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training in heavy machinery/equipment

Tools

Ownership of required tool inventory

Job description

YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT

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

DESCRIPTION

Louisiana Cat has proudly represented Caterpillar® for four continuous generations in Louisiana, providing the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We build and power our community for a better future and seek high‑energy, ambitious candidates ready to join our team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Position: Rental Field Preventative Maintenance Technician at our Lake Charles, Louisiana location.

SALARY POTENTIAL

Annual range of $60,000 – $72,000. The range reflects hourly rate including typical overtime and is based on experience, skills, education, and training. Overtime is typically calculated daily after 8 hours worked.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive maintenance on all components of heavy equipment, including diesel engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems, power generation, and electrical systems.
• Inspections and general preventive maintenance on heavy and light construction rental equipment.
• Use a company‑provided truck equipped with lube extraction and retraction necessities.
• Promote positive customer service for Louisiana Cat Rental Stores in accordance with Caterpillar and Louisiana Cat expectations.
• Use the tools and building blocks provided to grow a career at Louisiana Cat.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle history.
• Prior technical training in heavy machinery/equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a safety‑first mentality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ownership of required tool inventory (Louisiana Cat’s tooling program specific to interview).
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor.

SHIFT & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Schedule: Monday‑Friday, full‑time; may require hours outside standard schedule.
• Requires physical movement, lifting, squatting, bending, climbing, and working with rotating parts in Louisiana climate.
• Exposure to weather extremes, noise, chemicals, dust, steam, high‑pressure water, and high‑speed rotating equipment; wearing protective gear required.
• May need to travel overnight.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand for extended periods, use hands to handle and feel, lift up to 75 pounds, reach arms within full range, endure stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, push/pull with tools, clutch equipment, operate vehicle up to 26,000 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, $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

• Strict compliance with PPE and all Federal, State and Local safety regulations.
• All employees must follow Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Drug‑free workplace, including marijuana and THC.

WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT

• Foster a safe and meaningful environment that empowers employees and customers.
• Create lasting partnerships guided by strong values, customer experience, and safety.
• Commit to long‑term growth and success of employees and customers.
• Deliver results with energy, focus, and passion that impact customers daily.
• Operate across Construction, Electrical Power, Industrial, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas.
• Invest in training and development to build career paths.
• Compete in pay, benefits, holidays, vacation, incentive programs and 401(k) match.

WHO WE ARE

• Growing organization focused on positive impact on employees, customers and communities. Over 23 locations in Louisiana and the Gulf South, corporate HQ in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ in New Iberia, LA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans.
• Uses E‑Verify and complies with I‑9 employment eligibility requirements.
• Drug‑free workplaces; pre‑employment includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable, a pre‑employment physical/fitness assessment.
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination‑Proof: policy details available upon request.