Heavy Equipment Service Technician - Rotational Shift Schedules in Lake Charles LA

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Service Technician will be responsible for servicing and repairing Caterpillar heavy equipment at Lake Charles, Louisiana branch or surrounding customer locations. We offer flexible, rotational shift schedules designed to fit your lifestyle, including 14 on/7 off, 14 on/14 off, and 28 on/14 off. Housing is provided while on shift for out-of-state candidates residing 100+ miles from their assigned branch.

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
• Responsible for removal and installation of 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 exclusive Tooling Program (specifics 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

Pay

Yearly potential: $60,000 - $120,000 yearly

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; some Saturday shifts required. 40+ hours a week.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest. The employee must have the ability to reach and use the arms within a full range of motion in order to retrieve stocked parts. The employee must have the ability to endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to exert push/pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools. The employee must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts. The employee must have the ability to climb onto and operate equipment. The employee must have the ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.