MECHANIC 1 - 3

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

Job summary

State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, is seeking a mechanically skilled technician for the Section 42 Maintenance Systems Management unit in Baton Rouge. The role emphasizes maintenance and basic repairs on mobile and small equipment, under supervision, with opportunities for training and continued education.

You will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems, use a wide range of test equipment, and participate in required training programs.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training as a mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs electrical, computer, electronic, brake, fuel injection, axle, and heating systems.
• Locates defects and determines causes of malfunctions using a wide range of test equipment, including engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, vacuum testers, timing lights, tachometers, ammeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and computerized scanners.
• Determines the nature and extent of necessary repairs, selects appropriate work procedures, and gathers relevant technical manuals in print and electronic formats to complete the job.
• Responsible for the complete overhaul of systems and assemblies on automobiles, trucks, buses, and light, heavy, mobile, and small stationary equipment.
• Works on gas and diesel engines, as well as electrical, air conditioning, computer, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, steering, and other mechanical systems.

Job description

About This Job

Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management

42/Sec-42/MECH1-3/07.01.26-AS At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Job

Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management

42/Sec-42/MECH1-3/07.01.26-AS At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position:

This position is responsible for maintaining and performing basic repairs on a variety of mobile and small equipment within the Section 42 Unit 071 Mechanic Shop, under the supervision of the Mechanic Supervisor B. The incumbent is expected to be self-motivated, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to unforeseen conditions as they arise. The incumbent will also participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all required continuing education classes and conferences necessary to effectively perform assigned duties.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training as a mechanic.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Diagnoses and repairs electrical, computer, electronic, brake, fuel injection, axle, and heating systems, applying knowledge of how these and related non-mechanical systems impact overall mechanical operations.
• Locates defects and determines causes of malfunctions using a wide range of test equipment, including engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, vacuum testers, timing lights, tachometers, ammeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and computerized scanners.
• Determines the nature and extent of necessary repairs, selects appropriate work procedures, and gathers relevant technical manuals in both print and electronic formats to complete the job.
• Responsible for the complete overhaul of systems and assemblies on automobiles, trucks, buses, and light, heavy, mobile, and small stationary equipment.
• Works on gas and diesel engines, as well as electrical, air conditioning, computer, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, steering, and other mechanical systems.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Mechanic 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation

• Mechanic 1-$1,374.40/ bi-weekly
• Mechanic 2-$1,573.60/ bi-weekly
• Mechanic 3 -$1,684.00/ bi-weekly

Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Tiaj Harris

Equipment Superintendent

225-935-0212

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

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 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.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

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

Retirement

• 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