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Description
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
We are searching for a MARINE DIESEL SERVICE TECHNICIAN to join our growing operations at our Harvey, Louisiana location.
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
The person in this role will be responsible service and repairs of marine engines & generators.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
YOUR VALUE
MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS
Water Survival Training preferred.
JOB FACTS
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.
LOUISIANA CAT BENEFITS
SAFETY IN ALL WE DO
WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT
WHO WE ARE
Louisiana CAT is the only authorized Caterpillar Dealer for the state of Louisiana. We provide Caterpillar Equipment, Service, Parts and Engines to customers across a wide range of industries.
We have 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South with Corporate HQ located in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ located in New Iberia, LA.
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.
Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires.
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Salary Description
$60,000 - $120,000
Last updated : 2024-05-30
Full Time
Business Services
$52k-64k (estimate)
05/16/2024
08/29/2024
louisianacat.com
BOSSIER CITY, LA
<25
2016
<$5M
Business Services
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