Trades Apprentice-Mechanic

Job Title

The overall function of this position is to repair mobile equipment and/or smaller equipment with PC #'s owned by LA DOTD.

The position is located in District 05/Operations/Unit 071/Ouachita Parish and reports directly to the Mechanic Supervisor

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The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment:

• Possess and maintain a Class D Chauffeur's License before appointment
• Required to operate passenger vehicles, rollback wrecker, heavy equipment when necessary, computers, cell phone, and mobile radios
• Working knowledge of using various hand tools, power tools, impact tools, diagnostic computers and tools, air conditioning recovery systems, presses, auto lifts, and some hydraulic testing equipment
• Required to sit, squat, walk, bend, and climb
• Ability to lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds. Manual lifting of more than fifty (50) pounds requires assistance.

Minimum Qualifications:

No experience or training is required.

Job Duties:

• Makes repairs to heavy and light duty mobile equipment including tune-ups, overhauls and rebuilds. Diagnoses include but are not limited to engines, final drives, transmissions, hydraulic systems, drive lines, cooling systems, suspensions and fuel system repairs.
• Performs diagnostic tests and repairs using a wide range of computerized testing equipment that include scanners, engine and exhaust analyzers, ampere and volt testers, fuel pressure and hydraulic pressure testing equipment, and electrical and computerized ignition systems testing equipment.
• Performs engine tune ups and common repairs to cooling systems, suspensions systems, and hydraulic manual brake systems.
• Gives assistance to mechanics in training as well as making repairs in shop and the field.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression:
Yes

Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday

How To Apply:

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

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Benefits:

Louisiana State Government 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:
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Parental Leave:
Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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 ()
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ()
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others