Mechanic 3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5028569) Apply  Mechanic 3 Salary $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location Kenner, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 211387 Department SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East Opening Date 08/01/2025 Closing Date 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job OUR MISSION Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction. About this position The Mechanic – 3 is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling heavy equipment and complex vehicle systems (e.g. engines, hydraulics, transmissions). The position involves using both computerized and manual diagnostic tools and applying extensive mechanical and electronic systems knowledge. The role also includes performing field repairs or equipment operation and conducting light equipment maintenance (e.g. small engine tools). Additional tasks include test-driving vehicles and handling sandbags when necessary. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience or training as a mechanic. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=103370) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Performs one or more of the following types of maintenance or repairs as a primary, regular, and reoccurring function of the job. + Disassembles, diagnoses, overhauls, rebuilds, and/or repairs heavy equipment or complex systems such as engines, transmissions, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, gear reduction systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, brake systems, exhaust emission 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. + Assigns portions of work to lower level mechanics that are assisting in the accomplishment of major repairs. Assists in training lower level mechanics in the field on diesel and hydraulic engine repair. + 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 testers and meters, as well as non-computerized test equipment Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Louisiana isa 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: Sage Celestin Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East scelestin@floodauthority.org (504)286-3112 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 Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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