Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Diagnostics & Tire Specialist

State of Louisiana; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Mechanic 3 for District 04 HQ Repair Shop. The role involves disassembling and repairing heavy equipment, diagnosing faults with electronic scanners, engine analyzers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes, dynometers, testers, and meters, and performing preventive maintenance on vehicles.

The position requires at least one year of mechanic experience or training and specialization in tire repair, brakes, shocks, and struts.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training as a mechanic.
• Specializing in tire repair, brakes, shocks, and struts.
• Ability to operate electronic scanners, engine analyzers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes, meters, and testers.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, overhauls, and/or repairs heavy equipment or complex systems.
• Performs diagnostic tests using test equipment and knowledge of vehicle systems.
• May be required to perform other duties including emergency/disaster support.

Skills

Electronic scanners

Engine analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Exhaust analyzers

Education

One year of experience or training as a mechanic

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Mechanic 3 for District 04 HQ Repair Shop. The role involves disassembling and repairing heavy equipment, diagnosing faults with electronic scanners, engine analyzers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes, dynometers, testers, and meters, and performing preventive maintenance on vehicles.

The position requires at least one year of mechanic experience or training and specialization in tire repair, brakes, shocks, and struts.