Rental Equipment Technician

Louisiana Cat•Norfolk, VA

12d•$60,000 - $72,000

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 looking for a RENTAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN to join our growing operations (Louisiana Rents) at our Lafayette, Louisiana location. The person in this role will be responsible for servicing and repairing construction rental heavy equipment in the field. 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 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

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