Rental Equipment Technician

About the role

We are looking for a RENTAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN to join our growing operations at our Lake Charles, Louisiana Rental branch.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries regarding rental equipment issues.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on all components of heavy rental equipment including engines, power trains, hydraulics and fuel systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical schematics, and other specifications to determine the repair method on failed components.
• Replace or repair 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 utilizing safe rigging methods using hand or power tools.
• Create, track and formalize work order documents on a timely basis.
• Promote positive customer service for Louisiana Cat Rental Stores according to Caterpillar and Louisiana Cat expectations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or (GED) equivalent.
• Minimum of 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 required tool inventory.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor and always "safety-first" mentality every hour of every day.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic understanding of hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance.
• $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.
• Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training.

Pay

SALARY POTENTIAL 60,000 - $72,000 yearly range The yearly range indicated is representative of the hourly rate, including typical overtime. This range is based on a technician’s experience, skills, education and training. For technicians, overtime is typically calculated on a daily basis after 8 hours worked.

Schedule

SHIFT SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm; may require working hours outside standard work schedule (specifics discussed during interviews)

Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Requires physical movement, lifting, squatting, bending, climbing, and working with mechanical rotating parts in the Louisiana climate

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.

Additional Information

Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). 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.