Field Mechanic - Heavy Equipment & Vehicles

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Sick and Annual Leave

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a hands-on mechanic in District 08, Unit 071, Alexandria, LA. The role involves performing repairs on heavy and light equipment, inspecting vehicles, diagnosing mechanical problems, and determining repair strategies under the supervision of Mechanic Supervisor A.

You will work in a hands-on field environment with emphasis on safety and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training as a mechanic.
• Attention to safety and detail in repair work.
• Strong documentation skills for work orders and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level repair/maintenance and inspection on vehicles and heavy construction equipment.
• Assist higher level mechanics on a variety of mobile equipment and vehicles.
• Repair and maintain small engines and components (spark plugs, carburetors, starters, filters).
• Remove and clean fuel tanks and maintain inventory of tools and supplies.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a hands-on mechanic in District 08, Unit 071, Alexandria, LA. The role involves performing repairs on heavy and light equipment, inspecting vehicles, diagnosing mechanical problems, and determining repair strategies under the supervision of Mechanic Supervisor A.

You will work in a hands-on field environment with emphasis on safety and accurate documentation.