MECHANIC 1-3

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Sick and Annual Leave

Retirement Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Herramientas

Shop tools

Descripción del empleo

District 08-UNIT 071 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/118073/MECH13/10.20.26-JC

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish

About This Job

District 08-UNIT 071 Alexandria, LA
Job Number: 08/118073/MECH13/10.20.26-JC
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The overall function of this position is performing a full range of repairs on a variety of makes and models of heavy and light construction equipment, passenger vehicles, medium duty trucks, and small engine equipment in District 08. The employee is responsible for inspecting equipment, diagnosing mechanical problems, and determine best course of repair in the District.

This is a hands‑on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.

Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 071 and report to Mechanic Supervisor A.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience or training as a mechanic.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Performs entry level repair/maintenance and inspection related activities on vehicles and heavy construction equipment.


• Assists higher level mechanics in working on a variety of mobile equipment and vehicles.


• May also be responsible for repair and maintenance of equipment powered by small internal combustion engines such as: lawnmowers, string trimmers, outboard motors, etc. Tasks may include spark plug replacement, carburetor cleaning, starter repair, and filter replacement.


• Removes and cleans fuel tanks.


• May maintain inventory of tools, instruments, and supplies.

Compensation

Position-Specific Details:

Mechanic 1 - $ 35,734.00 Annual

Mechanic 2 - $ 40,914.00 Annual

Mechanic 3 - $ 43,784.00 Annual

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Career Progression

Vacancies may be filled as Mechanic 1, 2, or 3 based on qualifications and agency needs.

Appointment Type

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Patrick Fontenot

Equipment Superintendent

318-561-5162

[e-mail]

Benefits and Perks

• Insurance Coverage - More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/


• Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave


• More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx


• Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor


• State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.


• Retirement - State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system, Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.