AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC (JOURNEYMAN) (CLASS CODE 1933)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled automotive mechanics to join their team in New Orleans. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles, including gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel-powered equipment. With a focus on mechanical repair and maintenance, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and safety of essential vehicles. If you are passionate about automotive work and have the required experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time experience as an automotive mechanic.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in maintenance and repair of automotive equipment.
• Work on gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel-powered vehicles.

Skills

Automotive Repair

Diesel Mechanics

Gasoline Engine Repair

Mechanical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

G.E.D. Equivalency Diploma

Job description

Performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel-powered automotive and related equipment. Work involves the performance of skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, light and heavy duty trucks, motor graders, bulldozers, mowers, tractors, and other standard and specialized equipment; and related work as required.

(Entrance)

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency Diploma issued by a State Department of Education.
2. A valid driver's license.
3. Three (3) years of full-time experience as an automotive mechanic.

(Promotional)

1. A valid driver's license.
2. EITHER : Permanent status with the City of New Orleans as an Auto Mechanic III or higher within the automotive series.
3. OR: Permanent status as an Automotive Mechanic, Assistant, and one (1) year of experience in that classification.

* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and license(s) 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.

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

This is an original entrance and promotional examination.

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.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. 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.

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.

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.

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 (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 which can be obtained in this office.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.

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.