Rental Field Technician

Description

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.

We are looking for a RENTAL FIELD TECHNICIAN to join our growing operations (Louisiana Rents) at our St. Rose, Louisiana location.

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.

The person in this role will be responsible for servicing and repairing construction rental heavy equipment in the field.

• 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.
• Create, track, and formalize work order documents on a timely basis.
• Be flexible with changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• 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 (Tooling Program discussed during interviews).
• Strong customer service skills, professional demeanor, and safety‑first mentality.

• Shift schedule:
  Monday – Friday 7am – 5pm; may require working outside standard hours.
• Work environment:
  Requires physical movement, lifting, squatting, bending, climbing, and working with mechanical rotating parts in the Louisiana climate.

• Stand, reach, lift, and use hand tools; lift 75 pounds occasionally; endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting; use arms to grasp hand tools and parts; climb onto and operate equipment; operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.

• Indoors around moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to weather extremes, noise levels loud at times, chemicals, dust, steam, high‑pressure water, and rotating equipment.
• Requires wearing protective safety equipment and performing work in cramped spaces or at heights.

• 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.
• 401(k) 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.

• Require strict compliance with PPE safety regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and Local safety and company regulations.
• All employees must follow Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Louisiana Cat is a drug‑free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.

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.

Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) uses E‑Verify and complies with I‑9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires.