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About this Job DISTRICT 02/Houma-UNIT 072 JOB NUMBER: 02/11904/TRA-MECH1-3/8.5.26-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. Minimum Qualifications No experience or training is required. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Diagnose, overhaul and repair of all systems such as electrical, computer, electronic, brake, fuel injection, a/c cooling, heating, etc. 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. 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 1-3depending 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. Compensation: 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 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

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. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Larry White LADOTD 320 South Van Ave Houma, La 70363 (985) 857-3671 "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,