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

Overall Function

Maintain, repair and overhaul all types of equipment including heavy mobile equipment or complex mechanical systems on mobile equipment.

Location

This position is located in District 02 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Mobile Equipment Shop Superintendent.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Job Duties

• Diagnose, overhaul and repair all automotive systems including: (electrical, computer, electronic, brake, fuel injection, a/c cooling, heating, etc.)
• 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.
• Disassemble 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.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Trades Apprentice, Mechanic 1-3
• Work Schedule: Work hours may vary
• Compensation: Trade Apprentice: $16.06 hourly
  Mechanic 1: $17.18 hourly
  Mechanic 2: $19.67 hourly
  Mechanic 3: $21.05 hourly
• Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice or Mechanic 1-3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
• Maximum Salary for Mechanic 3: $3,649.00

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.

Contact Information

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