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AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC (2336)

$39.21k - $47.05k

Jefferson Parish, LA

Salary: $39,210.00 - $47,052.00 Annually
Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2336-13R
Department: Central Garage 3950
Opening Date: 12/12/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement


EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE CURRENT EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL GARAGE.

Kind of Work


The purpose of this positions is to perform highly skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive and construction equipment. The employee in this class acts as "troubleshooter" in determining problems on a wide variety of equipment such as cars, trucks, stationary engines, small pumps, and small portable equipment powered by internal combustion engines fueled with gasoline, diesel, and natural gas. Performs front/end repairs including wheel alignments and some tire balancing. This position repairs transmissions, clutches (single and double disc), electrical systems, changes batteries, starters, alternators and wiring. Test drives vehicles in back lot in order to perform job duties. May supervise subordinate mechanics and/or assistants. Performs related work as required. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination


Significant, full-time, paid, verifiable journeyman-level work experience in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment.

NOTE: Employee will be required to furnish all hand tools up to 1" openings.

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.

Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO. 2336-13R
DATE: 10/05/07
AMENDED: 07/26/13
RE-OPENED: 12/12/25


Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
01


The following supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements and as the Civil Service Exam for this position. You will receive a score based upon your answers and explanations against a pre-determined formula. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may determine your eligibility and score for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification or a lower score on the Civil Service Exam for this position. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
  • Yes
  • No

02


Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate?
  • Yes
  • No

03


Did you complete vocational or trade school training in automotive mechanics?
  • Yes
  • No

04


Did you complete an apprenticeship program?
  • Yes
  • No

05


How many years of full-time, paid, verifiable journeyman-level work experience in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months
  • More than 6 months but less than 9 months
  • 9 months
  • More than 9 months but less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • More than 4 years

06


Please list the following for EACH of your Auto Mechanic Employers:a) Name of Auto Mechanic Employerb) Dates Employedc) Did you work as a journeyman level mechanic at this employer?
07


For questions 7 - 38, there will be two questions for each stated activity. In the first question, indicate the frequency of your experience with the listed activity. Then in the following question, describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the listed activity. Please be sure to include the name of the employer who can verify this experience was obtained. If no description is given, you will not receive credit for that activity. If you did not work as a journeyman mechanic in a category, indicate "No Experience" on the Frequency Rating Scale for that category, and write "None" in the space provided for the description. I performed the activity of Front End Repairs (e.g., overhaul, power steering, and manual steering boxes) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

08


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Front End Repairs (e.g., overhaul, power steering, and manual steering boxes) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
09


I performed the activity of Front End Alignment and Wheel Balance ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

10


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Front End Alignment and Wheel Balance . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
11


I performed the activity of Gas Engines (e.g., tune-up, emission system, cooling system, oil system, fuel system, piston, rings, valves, gaskets, camshaft, crank, bearings) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

12


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Gas Engines (e.g., tune-up, emission system, cooling system, oil system, fuel system, piston, rings, valves, gaskets, camshaft, crank, bearings) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
13


I performed the activity of Diesel Engines (e.g., tune-up, etc) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

14


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Diesel Engines (e.g., tune-up, etc) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
15


I performed the activity of Standard Transmission (e.g., 3-speed, 4-speed, up to 1 ton) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

16


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Standard Transmission (e.g., 3-speed, 4-speed, up to 1 ton) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
17


I performed the activity of Heavy Duty Standard Transmission (e.g., 5-speed and larger - over 1 ton) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

18


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Heavy Duty Standard Transmission (e.g., 5-speed and larger - over 1 ton) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
19


I performed the activity of Rear Axle (Differential; up to 1 ton) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

20


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Rear Axle (Differential; up to 1 ton) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
21


I performed the activity of Rear Axle (e.g., over 1 ton - single speed, 2-speed, double reduction) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

22


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Rear Axle (e.g., over 1 ton - single speed, 2-speed, double reduction) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
23


I performed the activity of Electrical Systems (e.g., lights, starter, alternator, regulator, wiring) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

24


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Electrical Systems (e.g., lights, starter, alternator, regulator, wiring) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
25


I performed the activity of Electronic Engine Analyzer, Electrical Test Meters, Precision Measuring Instruments, and Tools ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

26


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Electronic Engine Analyzer, Electrical Test Meters, Precision Measuring Instruments, and Tools . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
27


I performed the activity of Air-Conditioning and Heating (automotive) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

28


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Air-Conditioning and Heating (automotive) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
29


I performed the activity of Standard and Power Brakes (e.g., standard and power, disc/drum - up to 1 ton) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

30


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Standard and Power Brakes (e.g., standard and power, disc/drum - up to 1 ton) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
31


I performed the activity of Heavy Duty Brakes (e.g., heavy duty hydraulic, air - over 1 ton) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

32


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Heavy Duty Brakes (e.g., heavy duty hydraulic, air - over 1 ton) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
33


I performed the activity of Hydraulic Systems (e.g., cylinders, control valves, motors, lines) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

34


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Hydraulic Systems (e.g., cylinders, control valves, motors, lines) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
35


I performed the activity of Heavy Equipment (e.g., dragline, dozers, cranes, track vehicles, etc.) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

36


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Heavy Equipment (e.g., dragline, dozers, cranes, track vehicles, etc.) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
37


I performed the activity of Miscellaneous Small Equipment (pumps, chain saws, generators, lawn movers - 2 and 4 cycle) ...
  • No experience with this activity
  • Yearly
  • Quarterly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily

38


Describe your journeyman mechanic experience with the activity of Miscellaneous Small Equipment (pumps, chain saws, generators, lawn movers - 2 and 4 cycle) . Include examples of components and repairs as well as the name of the employer who can verify your experience with this activity.
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