Mechanic 3

Job #

OMF-186877-4.21.26-TW

This position is located within the Office of Management & Finance - Fleet/Facility operations in Rapides Parish. Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana's workforce and organizational culture? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Mechanic 3! Grow your career with opportunities in leadership, professional development, and specialized promotional opportunities. Incumbent serves as a lead mechanic for the Department of Agriculture & Forestry's Ouachita Parish Automotive Shop, Why Join Us? Collaborate with passionate teams in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment Enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact Play a key role in building a strong, inclusive, and high-performance culture LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household. Three years of experience or training as a mechanic. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Incumbent serves as a lead mechanic for the Department of Agriculture & Forestry's Ouachita Parish Automotive Shop, Office of Management & Finance. Duties entail the independent performance of advanced, highly skilled automotive mechanic work relative to the repair and maintenance of light and heavy-duty diesel and gasoline powered automotive equipment, as well as all passenger vehicles. General supervision is received from a Mechanic Supervisor A. Repair and overhaul of heavy-duty diesel tractor/trailer rigs, as well as heavy duty diesel and gasoline trucks (light and heavy) and passenger cars. Diagnosis of operational and malfunctions of both diesel and internal combustion engines and subsequent repair or replacement of parts as necessary. Incumbent uses laptop to diagnose heavy equipment (Mack, freight liner) and diagnostic equipment to diagnose vehicles. Overhaul, repair and replace components such as transmissions, all running gear, electrical cooling systems and related work as required. Maintains appropriate records in the FASTER fleet program relative to equipment, including breakdown of parts, labor, downtime, and related information. Other duties as assigned.

Functional Requirements:

Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds Walking and standing (8 hours) Occasional bending or kneeling Reaching above shoulders and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties Requires considerable walking over irregular ground and standing for long periods of time Occasional demands maybe required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time Climbing on and off transport and tractor

Environmental Factors :

Occasional excessive heat and humidity Working indoors and outdoors Slippery and uneven walking surfaces Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time Exposed to smoke and dust Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing on certain jobs

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Full-time- t his position may be filled by probational, promotional, detail to special duty, or job appointment.

Compensation :

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Tiffany Waddell - HR Analyst Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us