What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC 1-3 (LAFAYETTE MECHANIC SHOP) position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
Lafayette, LA
Classified
03-186766-MECH1-3-10012026-DS
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
District 3- Lafayette
10/01/2026
10/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
DISTRICT 03 / U071 / MECHANIC SHOP
JOB NUMBER: 03-186766-MECH1-3-10012026-DS
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!
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience or training as a mechanic.
Job Specification
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- 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. Also, 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.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional
Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a Mechanic 1, 2, or 3
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level:
- Mechanic-1 $17.18 /hourly
- Mechanic-2 $19.67/hourly
- Mechanic-3 $21.05/hourly
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
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 Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ty Hargroder
Equipment Superintendent
(337) 262-6120
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $17 - $21