DISTRICT 02-UNIT 071
JOB NUMBER: 02/174067/TRMEH/7.2.2024-JF
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice or Mechanic 1-3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Mechanic 3 is $3,649.00. Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Trade Apprentice: $16.06 hourly valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License may be required
Mechanic 1 $17.18 hourly valid Louisiana Driver’s License may be required
Mechanic 2 $19.67 hourly valid Louisiana Driver’s License may be required
Mechanic 3 $21.05 hourly valid Louisiana Driver’s License may be required
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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ricky Bolden
LADOTD
P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094
504-437-3152
“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.”
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net).
Examples of work:
60% Perform measurements, drawing and laying out materials such as iron, aluminum plates and channel iron to be cut with torch and/or welded together. Grinds and cleans materials to be welded. Braze, welds, fits and/or installs welded parts onto equipment and structures as required. Assists more advanced personnel in the welding shop.
15% Operate mobile equipment such as winch trucks, forklifts or front-end loaders. May be required to assist district mechanics. Completes daily work reports and other related paperwork. May contact staff outside of normal chain of command including district warehouse staff or private sector vendors for welding supply inventory and information. Assist in the repair of welding equipment and report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel for repairs. Enrolls in and maintains required internal structured training curriculum. .
10% Assist in determining equipment and supplies needed for appropriate welding job. Ensures welding equipment is in safe, working condition prior to usage and that materials and equipment are used properly, safely and efficiently. Required to work overhead, vertical and on flat surfaces. After usage, stores tools/equipment in proper place and cleans shop-area. Assists co-workers in accomplishing workload in most efficient manner.
10% Designs and fabricates a variety of items including trash barrels, drainage covers, truck hardware, brackets, equipment racks and cages.
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to emergency/disaster
Support activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.
NOTE:
Trades: Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Cement Finisher, Electrician, Instrument Technician, Insulator, Locksmith, Machinist, Mechanic, Painter, Pile driver, Plasterer, Plumber, Refrigeration and HVAC Mechanics, Rigger, Roofer, Sign Painter, Operating Engineers, Sheet Metalworker, Pipefitter/Steamfitter, Upholsterer, General Mechanical Maintenance jobs and Welder.
