Summary

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.

Examples of duties

Two years of experience or training as a mechanic.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

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.

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.

*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:
Sara Long
Human Resources Specialist
slong@lbld.us.com
(225)265-7545

MECHANIC 2

About this role

Summary

Examples of duties

Qualifications

Supplemental information