Mechanic 1-3 (LAKE CHARLES)

Job Title

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.

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.

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