What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC 1-3 position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
Alexandria, LA
Classified
08/118073/MECH13/10.20.26-JC
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
District 8- Alexandria
10/20/2026
11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
District 08-UNIT 071 Alexandria, LA
Job Number: 08/118073/MECH13/10.20.26-JC
District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.
The overall function of this position is performing a full range of repairs on a variety of makes and models of heavy and light construction equipment, passenger vehicles, medium duty trucks, and small engine equipment in District 08. The employee is responsible for inspecting equipment, diagnosing mechanical problems, and determine best course of repair in the District.
This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.
Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 071 and report to Mechanic Supervisor A.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience or training as a mechanic.
Job Specification
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties
Depending on assignment, Mechanic may:
- Performs entry level repair/maintenance and inspection related activities on vehicles and heavy construction equipment.
- Assists higher level mechanics in working on a variety of mobile equipment and vehicles.
- May also be responsible for repair and maintenance of equipment powered by small internal combustion engines such as: lawnmowers, string trimmers, outboard motors, etc. Tasks may include spark plug replacement, carburetor cleaning, starter repair, and filter replacement.
- Removes and cleans fuel tanks.
- May maintain inventory of tools, instruments, and supplies.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation:
Mechanic 1 – $ 35,734.00 Annual
Mechanic 2 – $ 40,914.00 Annual
Mechanic 3 – $ 43,784.00 Annual
Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
Career Progression: Vacancies may be filled as Mechanic 1, 2, or 3 based on qualifications and agency needs.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.
*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:
Patrick Fontenot
Equipment Superintendent
318-561-5162
Patrick.Fontenot@la.gov
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_rehabilitation.asp
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 : $1,000 - $35,734