MECHANIC 1-4

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MECHANIC 1-4

Salary

$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

08/50333008/Mech1-4/121323-Bb

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 8- Alexandria

Opening Date

12/13/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

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Supplemental Information

DISTRICT 08 - UNIT 071 – RAPIDES

Job Number: 08/50333008/MECH1-4/121323-Bb

Mechanic 1-4

The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development is looking to fill vacancies for a Mechanic.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Mechanic 1, 2, 3 or 4 dependent upon the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Mechanic 1: $17.18/hourly

Mechanic 2: $19.67/hourly

Mechanic 3: $21.05/hourly

Mechanic 4: $22.52/hourly

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.

No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

Preference will be given to applicants possessing the following additional skills/qualifications listed below:

• Desktop Computer and Word Processing Skills

• Troubleshooting skills with heavy equipment scan and diagnostic tools

• Certificate of completion/attendance from an automotive or diesel training academy

Resumes WILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Rhett Desselle, ADA, Operations

318.561.5102

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.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of experience as a mechanic.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Training as a mechanic from a trade school, vocational-technical school, or military school will substitute for the required experience. Training will be credited in six month increments.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct from a Mechanic Supervisor or higher level maintenance personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

May be used by all state agencies.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Trades Apprentice by the presence of independent performance of routine preventive maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment in a non-trainee capacity.

Differs from Mechanic 2 by the absence of independent responsibility on major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, etc.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Performs entry level repair/maintenance and inspection related activities on vehicles and heavy construction equipment.

Assists higher level mechanics in working on a variety of mobile equipment and vehicles.

May also be responsible for repair and maintenance of equipment powered by small internal combustion engines such as: lawnmowers, string trimmers, outboard motors, etc. Tasks may include spark plug replacement, carburetor cleaning, starter repair, and filter replacement.

Removes and cleans fuel tanks.

May maintain inventory of tools, instruments, and supplies.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

  01

  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission?

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many years of experience do you have in maintenance, using mechanical skills?

  03

  Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

  07

  What are your career interests?

  08

  How did you hear about this LA-DOTD job opportunity?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities after work hours, weekends and or holidays?

• Yes

• No

  10

  To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

  Required Question

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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