Mechanic 4 (JOB FAIR)

State of Louisiana • New Orleans, LA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR CAREER FAIR ATTENDEES THIS POSTING IS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST CAREER FAIR ON AUGUST 05, 2026. OUR MISSION Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE Mechanic 4 performs advanced-level work in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of mobile equipment including, but not limited to, automobiles, pick-up trucks, bulldozers, cranes, graders, front-end loaders, skid steers, diesel equipment, sweepers, and various other rolling stock items. The incumbent provides a physical effort to accomplish multiple tasks in the Mechanic Maintenance Department of the FPA-E under the direct supervision of Mechanic Supervisor A. Mechanic 4 position differs from Mechanic 3 by the presence of lead-lead worker responsibilities but also differs from a Mechanic Supervisor A by the absence of direct supervisory responsibility. This list is not all inclusive.

Requirements

• Three years of experience or training as a mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Performs one or more of the following types of maintenance or repairs as a primary, regular, and recurring function of the job; disassembles, diagnoses, overhauls rebuild, and/or repairs diesel or heavy equipment or complex systems such as engines, transmissions, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, gear reductions systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, brake systems, exhaust emissions control systems, etc.
• Performs diagnostic tests to locate malfunctions of the various systems by using extensive knowledge of vehicle systems developed through years of experience.
• Incorporates visual and audible inspection with the use of a wide range of computerized test equipment such as electronic scanners, engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes, and various other testers and meters, as well as non-computerized test equipment.
• May operate wrecker/recover truck and transport inoperative vehicles/equipment.
• Assign portions of work to lower-level Mechanics that are assisting in the accomplishment of major repairs.
• Applies knowledge of how complex electronic systems affect the operation of mechanical systems to determine the nature and extent of the repair necessary.
• Selects the best work procedures to accomplish the repair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed