Louisiana Legislative Auditor

TRADES APPRENTICE - MECHANIC 1-3

Louisiana Legislative Auditor  •  $16.70 - $30.05/hr  •  Monroe, LA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 5/10312/TRMECH1-3/8.07.26-CN

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 5- Monroe

Job classification: TRADES APPRENTICE

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Transportation


D05 Unit 071

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

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 repair mobile equipment and or smaller equipment with with PC #'s owned by LA DOTD. This position is located in District 05/Operations/Unit 071/Ouachita Parish and reports directly to the Mechanic Supervisor B.

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 Chauffer's License
  • Operate passenger vehicles, rollback wrecker, heavy equipment when necessary, computers, cell phone, and mobile radios
  • Working knowledge using various hand tools, power tools, impact tools, diagnostic computers and tools, air condition recovery systems, presses, auto lifts, and some hydraulic testing equipment
  • Sit, squat, walk, bend, and climb
  • Lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds. Manual lifting of more than fifty (50) pounds requires assistance

Examples of duties

No experience or training is required.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mark Lockard

Equipment Superintendent
(318) 342-0151

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_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana Legislative Auditor

About Louisiana Legislative Auditor

Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.

The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Year Founded
1848
Website
la.gov
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