TRADES APPRENTICE (LAFAYETTE MECHANIC SHOP)

About This Job

DISTRICT 03 / U071 / MECHANIC SHOP

JOB NUMBER: 03-136202-TA-08212026-DS

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.

The overall function of this position is to perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment. This position is located in District 03 of the Department of Transportation and Development, Lafayette La, and reports directly to the 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.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impactthis could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

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 & Responsibilities:

• Performs tire replacement, repair, and rotation for various mobile equipment. Assists Overhaul and Master Mechanics as needed on complex or difficult repairs such as repairing brakes, Cleans parts, minor welding. Does some minor assembly of parts.
• Performs preventative maintenance on passenger vehicles, small engines and some heavy equipment by checking and replacing oils, fluids, hoses, spark plugs, belts and other miscellaneous parts.
• Makes regular maintenance checks and performs regular preventive maintenance such as: oil changes, lubrication, filter and radiator hose changes, and proper fluid level maintenance to keep warranties in effect.
• May operate district-wide shuttle truck between offices in the District to deliver mail, materials, parts and supplies. Setting tappets and push rods, installing new piston rings, and cleaning parts. Removes and cleans fuel tanks.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ty Hargroder

Equipment Superintendent

DOTD - DISTRICT 03

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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.

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Benefits

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

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

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 ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others