Mechanic 3

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Mechanic 3

Salary

$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

181757

Department

SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East

Opening Date

08/15/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

Supplemental Information

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control in order to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events. The Mechanic 4 performs advance level work in the maintenance, repair and overhaul if mobile equipment including, but not limited to, automobiles, pick-up trucks, bull dozers, cranes, grades, front-end loaders, skid steers, diesel equipment, sweepers, and various other rolling stock items. The incumbent provides a physical effort to accomplish a variety of tasks in the Mechanic Maintenance Department of the FPA-E under the direct supervision of the Mechanic Supervisor A. The Mechanic 4 position differs from the Mechanic 3 by the presence of lead-lead worker responsibilities, but also differs from a Mechanic Supervisor A by the absence of direct supervisory responsibility.

No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

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:

Shannon West

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East

(504) 286-3132

swest@floodauthority.org

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of experience as a mechanic.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Training as a mechanic from a trade school, vocational-technical school, or military school will substitute for the required experience. Training will be credited in six month increments.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To perform skilled maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Advanced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct from a Mechanic Supervisor or higher level maintenance personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

May be used by all state agencies.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Mechanic 2 by the presence of independent responsibility for repair and overhaul of complex specialized systems such as hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and/or electronic systems on mobile or stationary equipment.

Differs from the Mechanic 4 by the absence of lead worker responsibilities.

Examples of Work

60% -

• Performs one or more of the following types of maintenance or repairs as a primary, regular and recurring function of the job; disassembles, diagnoses, overhaulsrebuild, and/or repairs heavy equipment or complex systemssuch as engines, transmissions, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, gearreductions systems, electrical systems,suspension systems, brake systems, exhaust emissions control systems, etc.

• Performs diagnostic tests to locate malfunctions of the various systems by using extensive knowledge of vehicle systems developed through years of experience.

• Incorporates visual and audible inspection with the use of a wide range of computerized test equipment such as electronic scanners, engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, oscilloscopes and various other testers and meters, as well as, non-computerized test equipment.

• Applies knowledge of how complex electronic systems affect the operation of mechanical systems in order to determine the nature and extent of the repair necessary. Selects the best work procedures to accomplish repair.

30% -

• Assist the Mechanic Supervisor A in providing instruction, guidance, and assistance to Mechanics 3 and other lower level Mechanics.

• Assigns portions of work to lower level Mechanics that are assisting in the accomplishment of major repair.

• Assist in training lower level Mechanics in the field of diesel and hydraulic engine repair.

• May be required to perform in-field repairs to equipment and to assist in field operations operating equipment.

• Works with and sets the pace of work for assigned subordinates.

• Provides quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.

• Assures that adequate supplies and equipment is available for subordinates.

• May operate wrecker/recover truck and transport inoperative vehicles/equipment.

5% -

• May also be responsible for repair and maintenance of equipment powered by small internal combustion engines such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, outboard motors, etc.

5% -

• Filling of new sandbags and handling of sandbags as required.

• Test driving heavy-duty vehicles for trouble shooting.

• The incumbent will perform any and all related duties as required or assigned.

• The incumbent must have a current and valid CDL-A driver's license.

NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPAE's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding.

In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/ Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority. *Position descriptions must be up-to-date prior to post

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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