AIRPORT TECHNICIAN I (MECHANIC) (CLASS CODE 8043)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Airport Technician I to join their team in New Orleans. This role involves mechanical work focused on the maintenance and repair of light automotive and special purpose equipment at the airport. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with 18 months of journeyman-level experience in equipment maintenance. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and efficiency of airport operations, ensuring that all equipment is in optimal condition. If you have a passion for mechanics and a commitment to excellence, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 18 months of experience in maintenance and repair of automotive or special purpose equipment.
• Completion of a mechanical training program can substitute for some experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work in maintenance and repair of airport equipment.
• Engage in light and heavy maintenance responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Automotive repair

Heavy maintenance

Light maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Mechanical training program

Job description

AIRPORT TECHNICIAN I (MECHANIC) (CLASS CODE 8043)

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Kind of Work
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 Qualifications

• Original High School Diploma or G.E.D.*
• A valid driver's license.* Applicants must be eligible for coverage under the airport's auto liability insurance policy.
• 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.* A valid Commercial Driver's License is preferred, but not required.

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

General Information
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.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form.