Trades Apprentice - Mechanic 1-3
About The Position
The overall function of this position is to repair mobile equipment and or smaller equipment with with PC #'s owned by LA DOTD. This position is located in District 05/Operations/Unit 071/Ouachita Parish and reports directly to the Mechanic Supervisor B. The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment: Operate passenger vehicles, rollback wrecker, heavy equipment when necessary, computers, cell phone, and mobile radios. Working knowledge using various hand tools, power tools, impact tools, diagnostic computers and tools, air condition recovery systems, presses, auto lifts, and some hydraulic testing equipment. Sit, squat, walk, bend, and climb. Lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds. Manual lifting of more than fifty (50) pounds requires assistance.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- Possess and maintain a Class D Chauffer's License
Nice To Haves
- Operate passenger vehicles, rollback wrecker, heavy equipment when necessary, computers, cell phone, and mobile radios
- Working knowledge using various hand tools, power tools, impact tools, diagnostic computers and tools, air condition recovery systems, presses, auto lifts, and some hydraulic testing equipment
- Sit, squat, walk, bend, and climb
- Lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds. Manual lifting of more than fifty (50) pounds requires assistance
Responsibilities
- Makes repairs to heavy and light duty mobile equipment including tune-ups, overhauls and rebuilds.
- Diagnoses include but are not limited to engines, final drives, transmissions, hydraulic systems, drive lines, cooling systems, suspensions and fuel system repairs.
- Performs diagnostic tests and repairs using a wide range of computerized testing equipment that include scanners, engine and exhaust analyzers, ampere and volt testers, fuel pressure and hydraulic pressure testing equipment, and electrical and computerized ignition systems testing equipment.
- Performs engine tune ups and common repairs to cooling systems, suspensions systems, and hydraulic manual brake systems.
- Gives assistance to mechanics in training as well as making repairs in shop and the field.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/ disaster support activities.
Benefits
- The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
