Rental Equipment Technician

Louisiana Cat•Bossier City, LA

1d•$60,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Cat is seeking a Rental Equipment Technician for its Louisiana Rents operations in Bossier City, Louisiana. The role services and repairs construction rental heavy equipment, including engines, power trains, hydraulics, and fuel systems. The technician diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment, performs preventative maintenance, interprets equipment manuals and schematics, repairs or replaces defective components, and assembles or installs electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment. The role also includes rebuilding and aligning pump assemblies using safe rigging methods and maintaining timely work-order documentation. The technician supports positive customer service for Louisiana Cat Rental Stores and must be adaptable in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. The stated yearly salary potential is $60,000–$72,000, based on an hourly rate and typical overtime. Technicians’ overtime is typically calculated daily after eight hours worked. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; work outside the standard schedule may be required. The position involves physical work in indoor and outdoor settings, exposure to moving mechanical parts and variable Louisiana weather, and compliance with personal protective equipment and other safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 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 the required tool inventory; a Louisiana Cat Tooling Program is available, with details discussed during interviews.
Strong customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
Safety-first mentality.
Ability to work the stated Monday–Friday schedule and potentially outside standard work hours.
Ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with a gross vehicle weight under 26,000 pounds.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on rental heavy equipment components, including engines, power trains, hydraulics, and fuel systems.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical schematics, and specifications to determine repair methods.
Repair or replace 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 using safe rigging methods and hand or power tools.
Create, track, and formalize work-order documents in a timely manner.
Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Promote positive customer service for Louisiana Cat Rental Stores according to Caterpillar and Louisiana Cat expectations.
Follow PPE requirements and company Health, Safety & Environmental procedures and applicable safety regulations.

Benefits

Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
Company-funded $50,000 life insurance policy if enrolled in health coverage.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, cancer, supplemental life, and other voluntary policies.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000.
Safety boot and safety prescription glasses allowances.
Employee discounts.
Credit union.
Technician Career Development Program with shop and field service training.
Employee incentive programs.