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Mechanic 1-3 (LAKE CHARLES)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Charles, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
About This Job

This position performs a wide range of repairs on a variety of makes and models of heavy and light duty construction equipment, passenger vehicles, medium duty trucks, and small engine equipment, and is located in the District 07/Unit 071.

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

One year of experience or training as a mechanic.

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:

  • Perform a full range of repairs on a variety of makes and models of heavy and light duty construction equipment, passenger vehicles, medium duty trucks, and small engine equipment.
  • Inspect equipment, diagnose mechanical problems, and determine the best course of repair.
  • Removes and replaces starters, alternators, batteries, light assemblies, switches, etc.
  • Diagnose and repair malfunctions to hydraulic systems such as dump bed lifts and aerial platform lifts.
  • Provides instructions or assistance to lower-level mechanics and Mobile Equipment Operators when they encounter problems in repair work or are working as a group to accomplish major repairs.

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/6:00AM-4:30PM

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.

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.

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.

  • 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 more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Joseph Thomas

Equipment Superintendent

337-437-9162

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 here.

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