TRADES APPRENTICE (LAFAYETTE MECHANIC SHOP)

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 03, Lafayette, LA, is seeking a Mechanic to perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment. You will report to the Mechanic Supervisor A and be expected to work with minimal supervision, adapting to unforeseen conditions.

No experience or training is required. DOTD offers structured training programs and continuing education to facilitate performance and career growth in this role.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.
• Willingness to complete DOTD training programs and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Performs tire replacement, repair, and rotation for various mobile equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on passenger vehicles, small engines and some heavy equipment.
• Maintains oil changes, lubrication, fluids, filters, and radiator hoses.
• Operates district shuttle truck between offices when needed.
• Performs other duties including emergency/disaster support as necessary.

Skills

Tire replacement

Preventive maintenance

Brake repair

Minor welding

Oil/filter checks

Ability to work with supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DISTRICT 03 / U071 / MECHANIC SHOP

JOB NUMBER: 03-136202-TA-08212026-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.

The overall function of this position is to perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment. This position is located in District 03 of the Department of Transportation and Development, Lafayette La, and reports directly to the Mechanic Supervisor A. 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. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

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

No experience or training is required.

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

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs tire replacement, repair, and rotation for various mobile equipment. Assists Overhaul and Master Mechanics as needed on complex or difficult repairs such as repairing brakes, Cleans parts, minor welding. Does some minor assembly of parts.
• Performs preventative maintenance on passenger vehicles, small engines and some heavy equipment by checking and replacing oils, fluids, hoses, spark plugs, belts and other miscellaneous parts.
• Makes regular maintenance checks and performs regular preventive maintenance such as: oil changes, lubrication, filter and radiator hose changes, and proper fluid level maintenance to keep warranties in effect.
• May operate district-wide shuttle truck between offices in the District to deliver mail, materials, parts and supplies. setting tappets and push rods, installing new piston rings, and cleaning parts. Removes and cleans fuel tanks.
• 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

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

For further information about this vacancy contact

Ty Hargroder

Equipment Superintendent

DOTD - DISTRICT 03

[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