Mechanic 4

State of Louisiana; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana DOTD is seeking a Mechanic 4 for District 04 HQ Repair Shop. The role requires operating electronic scanners, engine analyzers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes, testers, meters, and other diagnostic tools. You will participate in DOTD training and ongoing education while handling repairs with limited supervision.

Three years of mechanic experience are required. The position offers a starting hourly salary of $22.52 and advances in a structured state system.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training as a mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Directs the sequence of work, assigns tasks, provides guidance and assists lower level mechanics.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• Disassembles, diagnose, overhaul, rebuilds and repairs heavy equipment or complex systems.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic scanners, engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes, testers and meters.

Tools

Electronic scanners

Engine analyzers

Exhaust analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Testers

Meters

Dynamometers

Job description

This position is in the Office of Operations of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Mechanic Supervisor A. This position serves as a Mechanic 4 for District 04 HQ Repair Shop. The incumbent is required to operate electronic scanners, engine analyzers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes, various testers, meters, plane and two-way radio. Must be knowledgeable in the safe operation of passenger vehicles as well as other equipment operated by the Mechanic 4. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to perform duties many times with or without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. This position also requires the incumbent to make minor repairs and perform necessary maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to perform this task.

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

Three years of experience or training as a mechanic.

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

Job Duties:

• Directs the sequence of work, assigns tasks, provides guidance and assists lower level mechanics Works with and sets the pace of work, assures that adequate supplies and equipment are available for lower level mechanics.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment. Applies knowledge of how complex electronic systems affect the operation of mechanical systems in order to determine the nature and extent of repair necessary.
• Disassembles, diagnose, overhaul, rebuilds and/or repairs heavy equipment or complex systems such as engines, transmissions, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, gear reduction systems, electrical systems, brake systems, exhaust systems, exhaust emission control systems, etc.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic scanners, engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes, and various testers and meters as well as non-computerized testing equipment used to diagnose equipment/vehicles.
• Performs diagnostic tests to locate malfunctions of the various systems by using extensive knowledge of vehicle systems developed through years of experience. Performs electrical fabrication of specialized equipment..
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Compensation: The starting salary for a Mechanic 4 is $22.52/hourly.

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

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines

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 here.