Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Louisiana Cat • Prairieville, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Service Technician will be responsible for servicing and repairing Caterpillar heavy equipment and/or engines at our Prairieville, LA location or at customer locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in diesel mechanics preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a diesel mechanic
• Extensive knowledge of diesel engine systems, including diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance
• Must own required tool inventory. Louisiana Cat offers exclusive Tooling Program (specifics discussed during interview)
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor and always "safety-first" mentality every hour of every day

Nice To Haves

• technical degree or certification in diesel mechanics

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all component of heavy equipment such as electrical codes, engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, power generation and power trains
• Responsible for removal and installation of heavy equipment engine components according to Caterpillar standards and technical service manuals
• Understand Caterpillar exchange parts process and financial cost analysis of repairs for our customers
• Create, track and formalize work order documents on our Caterpillar customer service report software systems

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, Parental Leave
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees