AIRPORT TECHNICIAN I (MECHANIC) (CLASS CODE 8043)

New Orleans, Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city department as a mechanic, where your skills in automotive and special purpose equipment maintenance will shine. This role involves hands-on mechanical work at the airport, ensuring the reliability and safety of essential vehicles. With a focus on both light and heavy maintenance, you will play a crucial part in keeping operations running smoothly. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying the benefits of public service. If you have a passion for mechanics and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 18 months of experience in maintenance and repair of automotive and special purpose equipment.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of light automotive and special purpose equipment.
• Execute light and heavy maintenance responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Automotive Repair

Mechanical Maintenance

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Mechanical Training Program

Job description

Mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of light automotive and special purpose equipment at the Airport; and related work as required. Employees in this classification are also required to perform light and heavy maintenance responsibilities when not engaged in mechanic work, as well as, other tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

1. Original High School Diploma or G.E.D. issued by a state department of education.
2. A valid driver's license. Applicants must be eligible for coverage under the airport's auto liability insurance policy.
3. Eighteen (18) months of full-time journeyman level experience in the maintenance and repair of general and/or special purpose equipment (e.g., automobiles, construction equipment, industrial equipment, etc.). This experience must have been gained at the journeyman level.
   Note: Applicants may substitute completion of a mechanical training program at a recognized school for six (6) months of the above experience.
4. A valid Commercial Driver's License is preferred, but not required.

Note: Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and driver's license claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

This is a noncompetitive original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (d) of the City Civil Service Rules.

Note: Candidates must pass a personal, criminal, and employment background check required under federal regulations. This position requires a one year probationary period.

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

Domicile Requirements

Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Background Check

The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Substance Abuse Testing

The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

Medical Examination

A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

Good Moral Character

Good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

Veterans Preference

On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form.

Experience

Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part-time employment. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related.

Offers of Employment or Promotion

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants who are found to have misrepresented their credentials during the application process.