Rental Field Technician

Louisiana Cat; St. Rose (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing team at Louisiana Cat as a Rental Field Technician. In this role, you’ll service and repair heavy equipment in the field, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to build a long-term career, Louisiana Cat values employees' growth and contributions.

Benefits

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of field experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of hand tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on heavy rental equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and schematics.
• Create and track work order documents in a timely manner.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem Solving Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Environment Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

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YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT

Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here!

Description

POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT

Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here!

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a RENTAL FIELD TECHNICIAN to join our growing operations (Louisiana Rents) at our St. Rose, Louisiana location.

SALARY POTENTIAL

60,000 - $72,000 yearly range

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.

YOUR VALUE

The person in this role will be responsible for servicing and repairing construction rental heavy equipment in the field.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

• You will diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on all components of heavy rental equipment including engines, power trains, hydraulics and fuel systems.
• You will read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical schematics, and other specifications to determine the repair method on failed components.
• You will replace or repair defective components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• You will assemble and install electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment using hand or power tools.
• You will rebuild install and align pump assemblies utilizing safe rigging methods using hand or power tools.
• You will create, track and formalize work order documents on a timely basis
• You will have the ability to be flexible with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  

YOUR VALUE

• You will promote positive customer service for Louisiana Cat Rental Stores according to Caterpillar and Louisiana Cat expectations
• We will give you the tools and building blocks to MAKE A CAREER here at Louisiana Cat
• You'll become so much more than a mechanic
  
  

Most Important Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or (GED) equivalent
• REQUIRED: Minimum of 3 years of field experience
• REQUIRED: Strong mechanical Aptitude
• REQUIRED: Basic understanding of hand tools
• REQUIRED: Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• REQUIRED: Ability to work in a team environment
• 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
  
  

JOB FACTS

• SHIFT SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm; may require working hours outside standard work schedule (specifics discussed during interviews)
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Requires physical movement, lifting, squatting, bending, climbing, and working with mechanical rotating parts in the Louisiana climate
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest. The employee must have the ability to reach and use the arms within a full range of motion in order to retrieve stocked parts. The employee must have the ability to endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to exert push/pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools. The employee must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts. The employee must have the ability to climb onto and operate equipment. The employee must have the ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. The noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasional loudness when equipment is running.
  
  

Louisiana Cat 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
• 401K 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 IN ALL WE DO

• We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations.
• 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, including marijuana and THC products.
  
  

WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT

• We are dedicated to fostering a safe and meaningful work environment that empowers our employees and customers.
• We are known for creating lasting partnerships, guided by our strong company values, customer experience culture and safety standards.
• We are committed to the long-term growth and success of both our employees and customers.
• We have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day.
• We work across Construction, Electrical Power, Industrial, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas industries.
• We invest in training and development programs for our employees to build their toolkit and career paths here at Louisiana Cat.
• We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs.
  
  

Who We Are

• We are a growing organization focused on creating a positive impact on our employees, customers and communities in which we operate. We seek out employees who are inspired by our values, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to become a part of a dynamic company backed by 90+ 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) 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 your rights: click here for more information
• Equal Employment Opportunity Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal: click here for more information
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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