Service Technician

C & B Equipment, a progressive family-owned company that has grown over 30 years to include John Deere Ag, material handling and power sports locations has an opening for a Service Technician at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana location servicing the Lafayette area. A service technician performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned material handling equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on material handling equipment
• Participates in training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Maintains current product knowledge of our products
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment
• Loads and unloads equipment when requested
• Promotes and sells the service department to customers including service work, inspections, and parts to increase customer safety and satisfaction
• Mentors other less experienced service technicians
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Follows all safety procedures and guidelines and works in a safe manner

Requirements

• Previous material handling equipment operation and repair experience
• Associates or working towards a Diesel Technology degree or related field
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. occasionally

• Knowledge of tools and techniques used to repair equipment
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Experience in operating vehicles and equipment, including those used for diagnostic purposes
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Willingness to travel on job assignments
• Ability to meet physical demands and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform tasks in support of all job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling

Benefits

Qualified applicants must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. C & B Equipment is a drug-free workplace. 

• Competitive pay based on your experience
• Excellent benefits including – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match starting immediately, generous parental leave for both moms & dads, and much more
• Progressive Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays – starting at 3 weeks of PTO in the first year
• Opportunities to grow – We love to promote within and have excellent training programs available to prepare you on-the-job and for your future with us
• Make an impact – You will participate in our annual Community Impact Day where we give back to the communities where we work and live

Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for all team members. We are an equal opportunity employer as defined by federal, state or local laws.