Mechanic 2

Posting number: 224631

Department: Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

Job classification: MECHANIC 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Trades, Vehicle Maintenance, Construction Trades

OUR MISSION At the Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee & Drainage District, our mission is to ensure operational, financial and maintain the integrity of the Westbank of the Mississippi Levee System, which consist of 63 miles from Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish, to St. Charles Parish. Additionally, we maintain over 30 miles of flood protection in St. Charles Parish.

About this position Mechanic 2 is a valuable part of the Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee & Drainage District because of their ability to perform skilled maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment. This employee will work under the supervision of the Mechanic Supervisor A.

Two years of experience or training as a mechanic.

• Performs repair/maintenance and inspection-related activities on vehicles and heavy construction equipment
• Perform oil changes, lubrication, filter, proper fluid levels, radiator hose, batteries, etc
• Checks lighting and wiring systems to ensure proper operation of headlights, spotlights, taillights and parkings lights.
• Locates causes of malfunction by inspecting major component parts such as gears, rings, pistons, rods, gaskets, crankshafts, valves, seals. etc. Orders and installs replacement parts
• Connects repaired units to related mechanisms and adjusts systems to proper operation
• Uses grinding and seating equipment, clutch pilot tools, gear pulling tools, and common hand tools

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type:Probational Appointment - up to 24 months
• Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Note:Agency preferred qualification for applicants is to have valid driver's license Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• 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.
• *Resumes WILL NOTbe 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: Sara Long Human Resources Specialist

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.