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MECHANIC 1 - 3

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/29/2026
About This Job

Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management

42/Sec-42/MECH1-3/07.01.26-AS

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.

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

Job Duties and Other Information

  • 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.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Mechanic 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

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.

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Tiaj Harris

Equipment Superintendent

225-935-0212

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

The Louisiana Department of Transp ortation 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

Salary : $1,574 - $2,000

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