Rental Equipment Technician

Louisiana Cat•Lake Charles, LA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana, providing customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. The company serves to build and power its community for a better future and is always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates. This opportunity is for a Rental Equipment Technician to join the growing operations (Louisiana Rents) at the Lake Charles, Louisiana location. The person in this role will be responsible for servicing and repairing construction rental heavy equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or (GED) equivalent
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
Must own required tool inventory
Strong customer service skills
Professional demeanor
Safety-first mentality every hour of every day
Ability to endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting while performing mechanical operations
Ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest
Ability to reach and use the arms within a full range of motion in order to retrieve stocked parts
Ability to exert push/pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools
Ability to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations
Ability to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts
Ability to climb onto and operate equipment
Ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.
Strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations
Maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations
Follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures
Ability to pass a background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments

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 the repair method on failed components.
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 using hand or power tools.
Create, track and formalize work order documents on a timely basis.
Be flexible with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Promote positive customer service for Louisiana Cat Rental Stores according to Caterpillar and Louisiana Cat expectations.