Heavy-Duty Diesel Equipment Mechanic | On-the-Job Training

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a skilled mechanic for the District 03 Mobile Equipment Shop. You will overhaul, repair and service heavy diesel equipment, diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems, and support field repairs as needed.

This role reports to the Mobile Equipment Shop Superintendent and requires the ability to work with minimal supervision. Appointment is Probational and Promotional with levels Mechanic-1/2/3 and hourly pay scales.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training as a mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Overhauls, rebuilds and performs major repairs on heavy-duty diesel equipment.
• Performs major repairs on gasoline engines of all makes and models.
• Performs diagnostic tests on various systems to locate malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots and repairs transmissions in heavy-duty diesel equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engine expertise

Electrical systems diagnosis

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Tools

Diagnostic testing tools

Torque converter knowledge

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a skilled mechanic for the District 03 Mobile Equipment Shop. You will overhaul, repair and service heavy diesel equipment, diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems, and support field repairs as needed.

This role reports to the Mobile Equipment Shop Superintendent and requires the ability to work with minimal supervision. Appointment is Probational and Promotional with levels Mechanic-1/2/3 and hourly pay scales.