Marine Diesel Service Technician
About The Position
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 searching for a Marine Diesel Service Technician to join our growing operations at our Harvey, Louisiana location. The person in this role will be responsible service and repairs of marine engines & generators.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Technical training of marine engines
- Valid U.S. Driver's license with clean Motor Vehicle Record; Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC) preferred.
- 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
- 50+ hour shift schedule; may require working hours outside standard work schedule for customer emergency calls (specifics discussed during interview)
- Frequent travel to customer sites with overnight stays including international travel (specifics discussed during interview)
- Requires physical movement, lifting, rotation & compliance with OSHA, HAZMAT, MSHA safety regulations
- Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.
- All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
- We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations.
- We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Water Survival Training preferred.
- Prior experience with Caterpillar engines; MSHA certification is helpful
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, inspect, disassemble, assemble, install, and repair Caterpillar power systems equipment and engine components
- Prepare company and customer inspection appraisals reports and order replacement parts
- Prepare, inspect, operate marine engines & generators to meet customer expectations
- Provide excellent mechanical troubleshooting & diagnostic assessments to help deliver best-in-class engine service repairs for our customers
- Analyze, troubleshoot, test and verify adjustments of marine engine & generator components to determine reusability in accordance to Caterpillar guidelines
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
