Diesel Maintenance Mechanic

Plaquemines Parish (LA); Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaquemines Parish Government is seeking a maintenance mechanic to service and repair gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment under general supervision. The role includes overseeing crews when the Foreman is absent and training new staff on mowing equipment and machinery.

The position requires a technical diploma in automotive/diesel repair and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with a valid Louisiana driver’s license and good physical health.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical school diploma in automotive/diesel repair, with 1–2 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic or equivalent.
• Must be in good physical condition and possess valid driving license with satisfactory record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Oversee crews in absence of Foreman/Superintendent.
• Train new employees to operate mowing equipment and machinery and perform directed mechanical work.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel engines

Maintenance experience

Education

Technical diploma in automotive/diesel repair

Job description

Under general supervision, performs maintenance and repairs of a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Work involves servicing, repairing, maintaining, overhauling, etc. all department gasoline and/or diesel-powered equipment, vehicles, and machinery; overseeing crews when Foreman is absent; training new employees to operate mowing equipment and machinery; and performing mechanical work as directed by Foreman/Superintendence. Reports to the Superintendent

• Requires a technical school diploma in automotive/diesel repair, with one to two years of experience as a maintenance mechanic; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Satisfactory physical condition, including back, vision and hearing.
• Must be honest and exhibit good moral/ethical behavior.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s Louisiana driver's license with satisfactory records.

Applications for examinations shall be open to all persons irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. However, applicants who are residents of Plaquemines Parish shall be accorded over non-residents.

The Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for anyone requesting such accommodations.

Unless otherwise stated on the front of this announcement, there shall be no maximum age limit for admission to examinations. The minimum age limit shall be eighteen (18) years of age for any class of work in the Parish service requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.

Veteran Preference in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible.

The starting salary for this position is stated on the front side of this Job Announcement. All appointments in the classified service shall be made at the minimum rate or such other starting rate specifically authorized by the Commission. In cases where the applicant possesses exceptional qualifications directly related to the classification to which the applicant will be appointed, the Appointing Authority can recommend to the Director that the applicant be assigned up to step 15 for that class, not in excess of the midpoint for that range. Approval is required by the Director before the appointment becomes effective.

Plaquemines Parish Government pays all classified employees bi-weekly. Employees’ must have their pay directly deposited to their bank account(s). Employees’ payroll check stubs are mailed to the employee’s current address on file with the Civil Service Department.

The working test/probationary period for all positions shall be six months, unless otherwise stated on the front of this announcement. However, any six-month working test/probationary period may be extended for a maximum of six additional months in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

Any applicant may be disqualified if the applicant's past employment record is unsatisfactory as determined by the Civil Service Department.

If selected, as a condition of employment, applicants shall be required to satisfactorily participate in a post-offer medical examination which shall include drug testing