Trades Apprentice (Lafayette Mechanic Shop)
About The Position
The overall function of this position is to perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment. This position is located in District 03 of the Department of Transportation and Development, Lafayette La, and reports directly to the Mechanic Supervisor A. 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. 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.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
Nice To Haves
- setting tappets and push rods, installing new piston rings, and cleaning parts.
Responsibilities
- Performs tire replacement, repair, and rotation for various mobile equipment.
- Assists Overhaul and Master Mechanics as needed on complex or difficult repairs such as repairing brakes, Cleans parts, minor welding.
- Does some minor assembly of parts.
- Performs preventative maintenance on passenger vehicles, small engines and some heavy equipment by checking and replacing oils, fluids, hoses, spark plugs, belts and other miscellaneous parts.
- Makes regular maintenance checks and performs regular preventive maintenance such as: oil changes, lubrication, filter and radiator hose changes, and proper fluid level maintenance to keep warranties in effect.
- May operate district-wide shuttle truck between offices in the District to deliver mail, materials, parts and supplies.
- Removes and cleans fuel tanks.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Benefits
- Probational and Promotional Appointment Type
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
