MECHANIC 1-3

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites applications for a District 08-UNIT 071 Alexandria, LA mechanic vacancy. This hands-on role covers repair, maintenance, inspection, and documentation for a range of vehicles and heavy equipment in Rapides Parish.

The position offers entry to mid-level progression with competitive annual pay and opportunities to advance based on qualifications and department needs.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training as a mechanic.
• Hands‑on repair/maintenance and inspection on vehicles and heavy construction equipment.
• Assist higher level mechanics on a variety of mobile equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain inventory of tools, instruments, and supplies.
• Safety and detailed documentation are important in this role.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry level repair/maintenance and inspection on vehicles and heavy construction equipment.
• Assists higher level mechanics in working on a variety of mobile equipment and vehicles.
• Repairs and maintains equipment powered by small internal combustion engines such as lawnmowers and trimmers.
• Removes and cleans fuel tanks.
• May maintain inventory of tools and supplies.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Documentation

Job description

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish

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.

About This Job

District 08-UNIT 071 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/9284/MECH13/09.08.26-JC

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish

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 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]

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.