MECHANIC 1-3 (LAFAYETTE MECHANIC SHOP)

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a skilled Mechanic for District 03 to maintain, repair, and overhaul heavy mobile equipment and complex mechanical systems. The position reports to the Mobile Equipment Shop Superintendent and requires the ability to work with minimal supervision and participate in DOTD training programs.

Compensation is provided for Mechanic-1, Mechanic-2, and Mechanic-3 levels with hourly rates of $17.18, $19.67, and $21.05 respectively.

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 in electrical systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs transmissions in heavy-duty diesel equipment.
• Removes drive lines and rebuilds on heavy duty diesel, cars and light trucks.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Job description

DISTRICT 03 / U071 / MECHANIC SHOP

JOB NUMBER: 03-186766-MECH1-3-10012026-DS

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

The overall function of this position is to maintain, repair and overhaul all types of equipment including heavy mobile equipment or complex mechanical systems on mobile equipment. This position is located in District 03 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Mobile Equipment Shop Superintendent. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training as a mechanic.

Job Duties

• Overhauls, rebuilds and performs major repairs on heavy-duty diesel equipment. Performs major repairs on gasoline engines of all makes and models. Performs final tune-ups.
• Helps Shop Foreman and Shop Superintendent in providing guidance to lower level mechanics on all units. Also, provides assistance and advice to lower-level mechanics in the field in repairing hydraulic systems and engines.
• Performs diagnostic tests on various systems to locate malfunctions in electrical Systems.
• Trouble shoots and repairs transmissions in heavy-duty diesel equipment. Repairs Standard and automatic transmissions. Checks and repairs torque converters in heavy-duty diesel equipment.
• Checks electrical systems to determine the nature and extent of repairs.
• Removes drive lines and rebuilds on heavy duty diesel, cars and light trucks.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position‑Specific Details

Appointment Type

Probational and Promotional

Career Progression

This Position may be filled as a Mechanic 1, 2, or 3

Compensation

• Mechanic-1 $17.18 /hourly
• Mechanic-2 $19.67 /hourly
• Mechanic-3 $21.05 /hourly

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ty Hargroder

Equipment Superintendent

[phone]

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_main.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

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