Mechanic 3

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 score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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• 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:

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.

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.
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