Mechanic Technician

ANNOUNCEMENT NO 002-2026 BENEFITS

OPENING DATE: January 06, 2025 Retirement: LASERS

CLOSING DATE: January 20, 2025 Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

SALARY:
Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

MW‑212 $ 40,914 – $49,109
MW‑213 $ 43,784 – $52,541
MW‑212 $ 46,842 – $56,222

* Salary indicates typical starting range. Level will be determined by qualifications.

JOB TYPE: Unclassified*

Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

Functions as the Range Control Maintenance Equipment Mechanic to support all motorized range equipment. Must be capable to work with minimal guidance, instruction, or supervision on equipment ranging from chainsaws and mowers to tractors and excavators. Available after normal duty hours, weekends, and holidays as required. Demonstrate strong communication skills interacting with organization personnel and contractors. Assist range employees performing maintenance of equipment and assigned personnel.

Trained and maintains a LaCarte Purchase Card for the purpose of purchasing all parts and material required to maintain all equipment. Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics of equipment for repairs and fabrication projects. Schedules required services and ensures that all service kits are available. Responsible to maintain all equipment records to include all services performed and parts repaired on each single item equipment.

Ensures the daily, weekly, and monthly inspection as recommended by equipment manufacturer. Knowledge and skills to recover assets that may become broken from ranges and training area. Knowledge and skills to repair and troubleshoot hydraulic systems ranging from 20 hp tractors to 500 hp motor graders with onsite hose tools and presses. Performs diagnostic of electrical systems and repairs faults as required.

Responsible for coordination with vendors for repair parts, transportation, and purchase closeouts. Maintains a yearly expenditures list to accurately project maintenance budgets for the ITAM/FMO budget coordinators for yearly execution. Serve as an Environmental compliance officer for the Range Control Section. Ensures everyday on hand quantity and types of lubes, oils, and fuels are available and low stock is reordered timely.

Performs track repair to dozers, skid steers, and excavators. Operates truck tractor with lowboy trailer and 40 foot dump trailer. Maintains safe and secure work environment as the shop and tool room manager. Attend all mandatory meetings (Safety, Town hall, etc.). Report to work on time, dress IAW LMD SOP, personal hygiene IAW LMD SOP, and follow all the regulations and SOPs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Must have 3 – 5 year heavy construction equipment repair experience. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and attend State Employee Driver Training Class. Must have or be capable of acquiring a Commercial Driver’s License combination. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted, including above the shoulder.

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate
• Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations.
• Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment‑Free Environment.

• All LMD positions require in‑office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a pre‑employment background…