Mechanic 1-2-3 (Lafayette Parish)
About The Position
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. The overall function of this position is to maintain, repair and overhaul all types of equipment including heavy mobile equipment or complex mechanical systems on mobile equipment. This position is located in District 03 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Mobile Equipment Shop Superintendent. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
Requirements
- One year of experience or training as a mechanic.
Nice To Haves
- Self-motivated
- Able to perform duties with minimal supervision
- Able to interpret unforeseen conditions
- Participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs
- Attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary
Responsibilities
- Overhauls, rebuilds and performs major repairs on heavy-duty diesel equipment.
- Performs major repairs on gasoline engines of all makes and models.
- Performs final tune-ups.
- Helps Shop Foreman and Shop Superintendent in providing guidance to lower level mechanics on all units.
- Provides assistance and advice to lower-level mechanics in the field in repairing hydraulic systems and engines.
- Performs diagnostic tests on various systems to locate malfunctions in electrical Systems.
- Trouble shoots and repairs transmissions in heavy-duty diesel equipment.
- Repairs standard and automatic transmissions.
- Checks and repairs torque converters in heavy-duty diesel equipment.
- Checks electrical systems to determine the nature and extent of repairs.
- Removes drive lines and rebuilds on heavy duty diesel, cars and light trucks.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Benefits
- Probational and Promotional Career Progression
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
