Marine Diesel Service Technician - Rotational Shift Schedules in Louisiana

Louisiana Cat•Saraland, AL

6h•$60,000 - $120,000

About The Position

POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT 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. You can build your future here! THE OPPORTUNITY The Marine Diesel Service Technician will be responsible service and repairs of marine engines & generators. 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. Our branches are located throughout Louisiana, including Harvey, Houma, Lake Charles, and Morgan City. YEARLY POTENTIAL $60,000 - $120,000 yearly 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. YOUR VALUE You will provide excellent mechanical troubleshooting & diagnostic assessments to help deliver best-in-class engine service repairs for our customers You will analyze, troubleshoot, test and verify adjustments of marine engine & generator components to determine reusability in accordance to Caterpillar guidelines You will have the tools and building blocks to MAKE A CAREER here at Louisiana Cat. In walk through our Louisiana Cat doors...are the finest Service Technicians in the South.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Technical training of marine engines
Valid U.S. Driver's license with clean Motor Vehicle Record; Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC) preferred.
Must own required tool inventory. Louisiana Cat offers exclusive Tooling Program (specific discussed during interviews)
Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor and always "safety-first" mentality every hour of every day
50+ hour shift schedule; may require working hours outside standard work schedule for customer emergency calls (specifics discussed during interview)
Frequent travel to customer sites with overnight stays including international travel (specifics discussed during interview)
Requires physical movement, lifting, rotation & compliance with OSHA, HAZMAT, MSHA safety regulations
Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.
All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations.
We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations.

Nice To Haves

Water Survival Training preferred.
Prior experience with Caterpillar engines; MSHA certification is helpful

Responsibilities

Diagnose, inspect, disassemble, assemble, install, and repair Caterpillar power systems equipment and engine components
Prepare company and customer inspection appraisals reports and order replacement parts
Prepare, inspect, operate marine engines & generators to meet customer expectations

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
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