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MECHANIC BODY REPAIRER 2

DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Alexandria, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026
Salary
$3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly
Location
Alexandria, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
08/7599/MBR2/06.18.26-LT
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 8- Alexandria
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
7/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job


District 08-UNIT 071 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/7599/MBR2/06.18.26-LT

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

The overall function of this position is as a Mechanic-Body Repairer 2. This position is located in the District 08/Unit 071/Heavy Equipment Shop of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to 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.


Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx


Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience or training in automotive/ equipment body repair.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
  • Must have the knowledge and experience to skillfully operate, use and maintain all body repair shop machines and equipment used in the safe performance of fabricating, building, repairing and painting various vehicles, equipment and tools.
  • Must meet all structured training requirements for this position and maintain a valid Class E license.
  • Will regularly be on call for afterhours emergencies and may be required to utilize communication devices
  • Will be required to perform manual labor tasks and prepare documents such as Daily Work Reports, Equipment Repair Orders, and Daily Vehicle Inspection reports
  • Performs major disassembly and reassembly of body components including cutting, welding, filing, sanding, filling of body components and replacement parts.
  • Repairs seat assemblies, door locks interior upholstery, dashboards, and floor mats. Adjust and align body components such as doors, hinges, hoods, springs, latches, bumpers, and replace door glasses, windows, moldings and trim.


Expectations:

  • Operate desktop computer and have word processing skills.
  • Random drug testing required.
  • Troubleshooting skills with heavy equipment scan tool and diagnostic tools.
  • Must respond to callouts during after-hours, days off, weekends, and holidays.
  • Work tasks are carried out during ALL types of extreme weather conditions and hazardous work environments.


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional

Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a Mechanic 1, 2, or 3

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday/6:30AM-5:00PM


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

  • 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.

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.


Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Patrick Fontenot
Equipment Superintendent
318-561-5162

“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.”

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.


Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

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.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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

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