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Field Service Diesel Technician

Cummins Inc. • Lafayette, LA 70593 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $47,000-$70,000/yr • Entry Level

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Cummins Inc. is seeking a talented Diesel Technician to join their Distribution business in Lafayette, Louisiana. This role involves completing preventative maintenance and basic repair activities on engines and related components at customer sites with minimal direction, engaging with customers in a professional manner, and maintaining service vehicles and tools. The position offers a $5,000 USD sign-on bonus and requires an apprentice trained engine technician or a vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution. The role is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a salary starting at $47,000.

Responsibilities

  • Completes preventative maintenance and/or basic repair activities on engines and related components at the customer site with minimal direction.
  • Engages with customer in a courteous and professional manner, ensuring prompt and efficient attention to customer needs.
  • Applies the use of specialized tools and follows documented procedures and policies to diagnose and complete basic repairs.
  • Escalates unresolved issues to more experienced Field Service Technicians and/or Supervisor.
  • Performs preventative maintenance activities as per documented schedules and standards on engines and related components in the field.
  • Completes required documentation, such as service worksheets, timesheets, and warranty claims.
  • Maintains service vehicle and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislations.

Qualifications

Required

  • Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Preferred).
  • Vocational diploma from relevant technical institution.
  • Locally valid driving permit.
  • Minimal level of workshop related experience required.
  • Basic level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products.
  • A current valid license is required for this role.
  • This role requires a 5 year motor vehicle report, free from major violations.
  • This role requires applicant to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
  • 3 years driving experience.
  • This role is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) driving regulations including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use.
  • Federal law requires a CDL holder to be 21 years of age or older, applicant must be 21 years of age.

Preferred

  • Intermediate level: Completes complex internal engine repairs and performs engine overhauls with limited direct supervision.
  • Advanced level: Ability to troubleshoot with limited/no support from diagnostic tools, larger more complicated engine rebuilds, and mentor junior technicians including technical support and documentation.

About Cummins Inc.

Cummins operates in the manufacturing industry, producing diesel and alternative fuel engines, generators, and related components and technology.

Full Job Description

**DESCRIPTION**

We are looking for a talented **Diesel Technician** to join our Distribution business in Lafayette (Louisiana)

**$5,000 USD Sign on Bonus!!**

Candidate will make an impact in the following ways:

Completes preventative maintenance and/or basic repair activities on engines and related components at the customer site with minimal direction.

Engages with customer in a courteous and professional manner. Ensures prompt and efficient attention to customer needs.

Applies the use of specialized tools and follows documented procedures and policies to diagnose and complete basic repairs, including preparing required parts and tools.

Escalates unresolved issues to more experienced Field Service Technicians and/or Supervisor.

Performs preventative maintenance activities as per documented schedules and standards on engines and related components in the field.

Completes required documentation, such as service worksheets, timesheets and warranty claims via handwritten forms or business system input screens.

Completes training in line with skill and business requirements Maintains service vehicle and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.

Ensure adherence to all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislations.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

In order to be successful in this role you will need the following:

**Experience**

Minimal level of workshop related experience required.

Basic level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products.

**_Most of the work is on: OFF highway-equipment with small and medium engines-Trash compactors-gensets-some ON highway-lots of HHP work-PG work._**

**_Working hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm._**

**(Intermediate):**

Completes complex internal engine repairs

Performs engine overhauls with limited direct supervision

**(Advanced):**

Ability to troubleshoot with limited/no support from diagnostic tools

Larger more complicated engine rebuilds

Mentor junior technicians including technical support and documentation

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education, Licenses, Certifications**

+ Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Preferred).

+ Vocational diploma from relevant technical institution.

+ Locally valid driving permit.

+ This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

**This position will require a Med-Card and we will also be required to complete a DMV driving report. CANDIDATE MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD.**

A current valid license is required for this role

This role requires a 5-year motor vehicle report, free from major violations

This role requires applicant to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical

3 years driving experience

This role is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) driving regulations including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use

Federal law requires a CDL holder to be 21 years of age or older, applicant must be 21 years of age.

**Compensation and Benefits**

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

**Salary starts at 47k based on experience.**

**Job** Service

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category**

**Job Type** Technician

**Min Salary** $46720

**Max Salary** $70080

**ReqID** 240005GU

**Relocation Package** Yes

**Cummins and E-Verify**

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.