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MECHANIC 4 (HEAVY SHOP)

Salary

$3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

42/50478375/MCH4/07.07.25-LH

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 42

Opening Date

07/08/2025

Closing Date

7/20/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Section 42 Unit 071

42/50478375/MCH4/07.07.25-LH

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.

About This Position:

The overall function of this position is to troubleshoot and perform diagnostic and complete overhaul or repair on department equipment. This position is located in Section 42, Unit 071- Central Repair Shop of the DOTD and reports directly to the Mechanic Supervisor B. The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience or training as a mechanic.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=103380) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Performs the duties enumerated for the Mobile Equipment Master mechanics, Responsible for diagnostic and complete overhaul or repair on automobiles, trucks, buses, light, heavy, mobile, and stationary equipment which have gas, diesel engines, air conditioners, computer, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, steering and all other mechanical features.

+ Performs leader man functions over subordinate Mechanic 3s, Mechanic 2s, Mechanic 1s, Apprentices and Helpers. Employee will advise them in solving the different electronic and mechanical problems.

+ Directs the sequence of work and assigns subordinates, inspects work performed by subordinates and trains subordinates. This employee will inspect the work performed by each subordinate to be sure that work is done properly. Employee will train subordinates in the proper use of analyzers and also in the safety aspects of the job performance.

+ Resolves technical problems. Assists mechanics in solving unforeseen problems which arise during the course of their work.

+ Keeps records as required. Assist mechanics' in preparation of work orders. Assures the adequate supplies and equipment are available for subordinates. Employee will keep record of the work being performed and will check same to see that work was performed adequately. Employee will instruct his subordinates as to the records that need to be completed and assure that these records are given to the clerk to process. This position will also check the stockroom and parts store to assure adequate supplies are on hand for an efficient shop operation. He will assure that the shop equipment and tools are in good working order at all times and available for these subordinates.

+ Responsible for ensuring that correct parts researched and ordered for replacement if required. Maintains that paperwork is approved prior to start of job. Assures that all work is being performed efficiently and completed properly.

Operates equipment after repairs to ensure equipment functions in an acceptable manner.

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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.

*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:

Tiaj Harris

Equipment Superintendent

225-935-0212

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 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

Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

05

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?

06

1. Which equipment items do you have experience repairing: a. Tractor (Truck) b. Trailers c. Dump trucks d. Excavators e. Backhoes f. Bucket Trucks g. Graders h. Tractor (Agricultural) i. Brush Cutters/Rotary Cutters (Bush hog) j. Slope Mower Systems for Tractors

Required Question

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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