TRADES APPRENTICE-MECHANIC 1-3

About This Job

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 071
JOB NUMBER: 02/50396151/TRMEH/7.1.2026-JF
3 Positions P#50396151, P#1740067, P#7219

Job Duties and Other Information

• Diagnose, overhaul and repair all automotive systems including: (electrical, computer, electronic, brake, fuel injection, a/c cooling, heating, etc.) by applying knowledge of how these systems function for automobiles, trucks, street sweepers, aerial bucket trucks, lawn care equipment, and other mechanical equipment which have gas and diesel engines.
• Performs final tune-ups.
• Measures fuel tank and oil drum levels for inventory purposes.
• Locates and traces defects and causes of malfunctions through audible and visual inspections, utilizes 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 in order to determine the nature and extent of repairs required.
• Reviews all technical manuals, in book or computerized form, to perform jobs in a timely manner.
• Insures that all safety procedures are enforced.
• Disassembles and rebuilds components and assemblies 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.).
• Uses grinding and seating equipment, clutch pilot, gear pulling tools and common hand tools.
• Provides instruction and assistance to less experienced mechanics when they encounter issues during repair of work.
• Prepares paperwork for daily work reports, parts orders, inspection forms etc.
• Responsible for the cleanup of the mechanic shop and work area.

Job Specification

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

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Compensation

• Trade Apprentice: $16.06 hourly
• Mechanic 1: $17.18 hourly
• Mechanic 2: $19.67 hourly
• Mechanic 3: $21.05 hourly

Career Progression

This position may be filled as a Trades Apprentice, Mechanic 1-3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Work Schedule

Work hours may vary.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ricky Bolden
LADOTD
P.O. Box 9180
Bridge City, La 70094
504-437-3152