Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Heavy Equipment Technician – Lafayette, Louisiana Yearly Potential $60,000 - $120,000 yearly Your Role The person in this role will be responsible for servicing and repairing Caterpillar heavy equipment and/or engines at our shop or onsite at customer locations. Your Contribution Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all components of heavy equipment such as electrical codes, engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, power generation and power trains. Remove and install 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. Your Value Promote positive customer service according to Caterpillar and Louisiana CAT expectations. Have the tools and building blocks to make a career here at Louisiana CAT. Most Important Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Prior technical training of heavy machinery/equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude. Experience with engine & cooling systems, fuel systems, turbochargers, hydraulic systems, brake & transmissions, electronics & electrical, and undercarriages. Must own required tool inventory (Louisiana Cat offers exclusive Tooling Program). Strong customer service skills, professional demeanor and safety-first mentality. Job Facts Work shift: 12 hour days, some weekend; variety of shifts will be discussed. Physical movement required. Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy. 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. Safety in All We Do Strict compliance with PPE safety regulations. Compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations. All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures. Drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products. Equal Opportunity Employer Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans. Louisiana Cat uses E‑Verify and complies with I‑9 employment eligibility requirements. For your rights, click here for more information. Equal Employment Opportunity Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal: click here for more information. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: click here for more information. Louisiana Cat and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces and post-offer, pre-employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Louisiana Cat