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Port Facility Maintenance Master Mechanic (Dredge)

Salary

$4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PNO-899-061025-LR

Department

Port of New Orleans Port Commission

Opening Date

06/10/2025

Closing Date

6/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

PNO-899-061025-LR

This position is in the Dredge department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division and reports directly to the Dredge Chief Engineer. It serves as a Port Facility Maintenance Master Mechanic in facilitating Dredging operations and maintenance as part of the Dredge department, and participates in the required PORT training program and obtains additional training in order to facilitate the efficient performance duties and/or required tasks. This is a safety sensitive position that requires random drug screening throughout the year.

The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, Class E and be knowledgeable and capable of the safe operation of various types of equipment requires to fulfill the needs of the position and the PORT. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the use of a VHF radio, which requires proper radio etiquette. The incumbent shall utilize a telephone, cellphone, two-way communication device, computer and email to facilitate communications if required. The incumbent must be able to perform duties many times without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mobile equipment; or in the operation of heavy mobile equipment, industrial machinery, construction or maintenance equipment, or transportation or materials handling equipment.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE MASTER MECHANIC

DREDGE

Job Duties:

45% MECHANICAL

Repairs engines, transmissions, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Maintains all marine generators. Performs diagnostic tests to locate malfunctions of the various systems on the dredge and determines necessary repairs. Performs routine maintenance, such as oil changes on dredge engines. Troubleshoots air condition systems up to 5 tons.

45% ELECTRICAL

Assists in troubleshooting of PLC (programmable logic controller) systems. Makes inspections of electrical equipment including all marine electronic components and uses standard tools such as voltmeter, amp meter and related equipment. Installs different types of voltage transformers and adjusts voltage as necessary. Troubleshoots shorts and open circuits in wiring, motors and generators. Troubleshoots and maintains AC drive and motors up to 1000 HP. Basic knowledge of 4-20 milliamp instrumentation systems.

10% OTHER DUTIES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY SUPPORT

Orders parts and schedules maintenance without impacting production. The incumbent is required to perform a variety of tasks and assignments, as directed by the Supervisor, necessary to fulfill the mission of the Dredge Department and/or Port Maintenance Division.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of the following: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

Position-Specific Details:

Starting salary depends upon qualifications:

$24.10/hr. to $33.74/hr.

*THIS VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR $1.50/hr. PREMIUM PAY*

Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked.

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

+ Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Life Insurance options

+ Long Term Disability Plan

+ State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program

+ Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match

+ Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave

+ Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building

+ Ship Shape Wellness Program

How to Apply:

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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lynetta Robinson

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

New Orleans, LA 70160

504-528-3226

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

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Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application.

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Are you a current employee of the Port of New Orleans?

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+ No

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Employer

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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