Marine Diesel Service Technician

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Marine Diesel Service Technician

@ Louisiana CAT

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are searching for a Marine Diesel Service Technician to join our growing operations at our Morgan City,Louisiana location.

YOU

The person in this role will be responsible service and repairs of marine engines & generators.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

  • 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

YOUR VALUE

  • You will provide excellent mechanical troubleshooting & diagnostic assessments to help deliver best-in-class gas 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.

JOB FACTS

SHIFT SCHEDULE: 50+ hour shift schedule; may require working hours outside standard work schedule for customer emergency calls (specifics discussed during interview)

TRAVEL: 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

SAFETY IN ALL WE DO

  • We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations.
  • We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations.
  • All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
  • Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.

Salary Range: $60,000-$120,000


Qualifications:

  • REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • REQUIRED: Technical training of marine engines
  • REQUIRED: Valid U.S. Driver's license with clean Motor Vehicle Record; Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC) preferred. Water Survival Training preferred.
  • HIGHLY PREFERRED: Prior experience with Caterpillar engines; MSHA certification is helpful
  • 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


How to Apply:

Apply online at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4031288 

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Location: Morgan City, LA
Date Posted: May 22, 2026
Application Deadline: June 22, 2026
Job Type: Full-time