Heavy Equipment Service Technician

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Service Technician will be responsible for servicing and repairing Caterpillar heavy equipment and/or engines at our Prairieville, LA location or at customer locations.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in diesel mechanics preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a diesel mechanic
• Extensive knowledge of diesel engine systems, including diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance
• Must own required tool inventory. Louisiana Cat offers an exclusive Tooling Program (details discussed during interview)
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor, and always "safety-first" mentality every hour of every day

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, Parental Leave
• 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