What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC 1 - 3 position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
Baton Rouge, LA
Classified
42/Sec-42/MECH1-3/07.01.26-AS
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Section 42
07/01/2026
About this Job
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.
About This Position:
This position is responsible for maintaining and performing basic repairs on a variety of mobile and small equipment within the Section 42 Unit 071 Mechanic Shop, under the supervision of the Mechanic Supervisor B. The incumbent is expected to be self-motivated, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to unforeseen conditions as they arise. The incumbent will also participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all required continuing education classes and conferences necessary to effectively perform assigned duties.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience or training as a mechanic.
Job Specification
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Diagnoses and repairs electrical, computer, electronic, brake, fuel injection, axle, and heating systems, applying knowledge of how these and related non-mechanical systems impact overall mechanical operations.
- Locates defects and determines causes of malfunctions using a wide range of test equipment, including engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, vacuum testers, timing lights, tachometers, ammeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and computerized scanners.
- Determines the nature and extent of necessary repairs, selects appropriate work procedures, and gathers relevant technical manuals in both print and electronic formats to complete the job.
- Responsible for the complete overhaul of systems and assemblies on automobiles, trucks, buses, and light, heavy, mobile, and small stationary equipment.
- Works on gas and diesel engines, as well as electrical, air conditioning, computer, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, steering, and other mechanical systems.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Compensation: Below is the starting bi-weekly rate for each level.
- Mechanic 1-$1,374.40/ bi-weekly
- Mechanic 2-$1,573.60/ bi-weekly
- Mechanic 3 -$1,684.00/ bi-weekly
Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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
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 : $2,978 - $5,360