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MECHANIC 1-3

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2026 CLOSED ON 3/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC 1-3 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?

About This Job

Section 42 - Equipment Maintenance

42/90775/MEC1-3/01.30.25-CC

About This Position

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.

The overall function of this position is to maintain and/or make basic repairs to a variety of mobile equipment and small equipment. This position is located in the Section 42 Unit 071 Mechanic Shop of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Mechanic Supervisor B. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without 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.

Positions maintain, repair, and overhaul both light and heavy mobile equipment or complex mechanical systems on mobile equipment.

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

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a MECHANIC 1, 2 OR 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). 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 qualifications and job concepts for each level.

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.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. 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 here .

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Tiaj Harris

Equipment Superintendent

225-935-0212

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of experience or training as a mechanic.

Job Specification

Function Of Work

To perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment.

Level Of Work

Entry.

Supervision Received

Direct from a Mechanic Supervisor or higher level maintenance personnel.

Supervision Exercised

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions

Differs from Trades Apprentice by the presence of independent performance of routine preventive maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment in a non-trainee capacity.

Differs from Mechanic 2 by the absence of independent responsibility on major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, etc.

Job Duties And Other Information

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

45% Diagnose and repair of electrical systems, computer systems, electronic systems, brake systems, fuel injection systems, a/c systems, heating systems, etc. and applying a knowledge of how these systems work and other non-mechanical systems as they tie-in with and effect the operations of mechanical systems. Locates defects and causes of malfunction through the use of a wide range of test equipment such as engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzer, vacuum testers, ignition times, tachometers, ammeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscope, computerized scanners, etc. and determine the nature and extent of repairs necessary and selects the best work procedures to accomplish repairs. Gathers all technical manuals in book or computerized form, to preform job

30% Responsible for complete overhaul of all systems and assemblies on automobiles, trucks, buses, light, heavy, mobile and small stationary equipment which have gas and diesel engines, electrical, air conditioners, computers, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, steering and all other mechanical features.

10% Field repair on equipment such as draglines, dozers, grade-all, tractors, mowers, and other types of construction equipment, as well as light and heavy vehicles.

5% Service or repair of mechanical power systems for moveable bridges, ferry boats, as well as maintenance of repair for heavy duty hoists and winches.

5% Provide instruction and assistance to Mechanic 1-3 and Trades Apprentices when they are assisting in the accomplishment of major repairs. Prepare paperwork such as: daily work reports, parts orders, evaluation forms, inspection forms, leave slips, etc. Clean up shop and work areas.

5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.

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