TRADES APPRENTICE-MECHANIC 1-3

State of Louisiana; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Houma, LA, seeks a versatile mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain a range of motor vehicles and equipment. The role covers cars, trucks, street sweepers, aerial bucket trucks and more, with tasks spanning electrical, fuel, brake, A/C and engine systems.

No prior experience or training is required, but a valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s license is required before appointment.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s license is required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, overhaul and repair of all systems such as electrical, computer, brake, fuel injection, A/C cooling, heating, and related mechanical systems on automobiles and trucks.
• Perform final tune-ups and inventory checks of fuel tanks and oil drums.
• Trace defects and malfunctions using test equipment and inspections to determine necessary repairs with minimal guidance.
• Connect and adjust fuel, hydraulic, oil and electrical systems and gather technical manuals to perform work timely and safely.
• Tear down and rebuild components and assemblies and ensure proper fitment and operation.
• Align, mesh and connect repaired units to related mechanisms such as engines and transmissions.

Skills

Vehicle diagnosis

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

Test equipment

Safety procedures

Tools

Engine analyzers

Dynamometers

Exhaust analyzers

Vacuum testers

Ignition timers

Dwell meters

Test stands

Oscilloscope

Compression gauges

Job description

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 072

JOB NUMBER: 02/50499588/TR-MEC1-3/10.7.26-LA

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 diagnose and/or repair and maintain the motor vehicles safety through accurate preventative maintenance, repairing and overhauling a variety of automobiles, trucks, tractors, road sweepers, aerial bucket trucks, etc. 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:

• Diagnose, overhaul and repair of all systems such as: (electrical, computer, electronic, brake, fuel injection, a/c cooling, heating, etc.) and applying a knowledge of how these systems work and other non-mechanical systems as they tie-in with and affect the operations of mechanical system including major components and assembles such as engines (gasoline and diesel), transmissions, differentials, etc. on automobiles, trucks, street sweepers, aerial bucket trucks, lawn care equipment, and other mechanical equipment which has gas and diesel engines, electrical, air conditioners, computers, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, steering and all other mechanical features.
• Performs final tune-up. Also sticks fuel tanks and oil drums for inventory purposes.
• Locates and traces hard to locate defects and causes of malfunctions through listening, visual inspections and the use of a wide range of test equipment such as engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, vacuum testers, ignition timers, dwell meters, test stands, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscope, compression gauges, special feeder and dial gauges, etc., and determine nature and extent of repairs necessary and selects best work procedures to accomplish repairs with little or no advice.
• Hooks up fuel, hydraulic, oil and electrical systems and makes adjustments to assure proper operations. Gathers all technical manuals, in book or computerized form, to perform jobs in a timely manner. Ensures that all safety procedures are enforced.
• Tears down and rebuilds components and assemblies (described above) by fitting and installing needed parts such as pistons, rings, hearings and gears. Rebuilds front end.
• Aligns, meshes and connects repaired units to related mechanisms (engine and related clutch, transmission mechanism, etc

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice, Mechanic 1-3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum monthly salary for the Mechanic 3 is $6,566. 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 qualifications and job concepts for each level.

• Trades Apprentice $16.06 hourly
• Mechanic 1 $17.18 hourly
• Mechanic 2 $19.67 hourly
• Mechanic 3 $21.05 hourly

A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s license is required before appointment.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Larry White

LADOTD

320 South Van Ave

Houma, La 70363

[phone]

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.

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

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net).

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.