MECHANIC 3

62/10611/MECH3/07.13.26NMMECHANIC 3 - HAMMOND, LA- District 62 ***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.*** ***If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!*** **ABOUT THIS POSITION:** This position is responsible for diagnosing and repairing DOTD equipment such as passenger vehicles, trucks, tractors, trailers, and heavy equipment. Common repairs include but are not limited to air and hydraulic brakes, engine and transmission, drive assemblies, heating and air conditioning, exhaust and emission control, steering and suspension, PTO and hydraulic systems, and engine rebuilds. This position is located in District 62, Unit 071 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Mechanic Supervisor B. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. 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 Three years of experience or training as a mechanic. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found [here](https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=103370). **Job Duties:** \* Incorporates visual and audible inspection with the use of a wide range of computerized test equipment such as electronic scanners, engine analyzers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes, and various testers and meters as well as non-computerized test equipment to diagnose equipment/vehicles. \* Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems. \* Disassembles, diagnoses, overhauls, rebuilds, and/or repairs heavy equipment or complex systems such as engines, transmissions, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, gear reduction systems electrical systems, suspension systems, brake systems, exhaust emission control systems etc. \* Performs electrical fabrication on specialized equipment. \* May assist in the training of lower level mechanics on the repairs and testing of equipment. \* May operate wrecker to recover and transport inoperative vehicles. **Position-Specific Details:** **MECHANIC 3- $21.05 /hourly** Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy. **Career Progression:** This position will be filled as a **MECHANIC 3 only**. **Licensing Requirements**: Valid Louisiana Drivers License prior to start date. **Appointment Type**: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty. **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…