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MECHANIC 3 (MARINE / HEAVY MECHANIC)

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

Plaquemine, LAJob$3,649–6,566/moTracked 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$3,649–6,566/mo
Location
Plaquemine, LA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is hiring a MECHANIC 3 (MARINE / HEAVY MECHANIC). The Mechanic 3 (Marine/Heavy Equipment Mechanic) supports ferry operations by maintaining and repairing marine equipment. This role involves performing advanced diagnostic, repair, and overhaul work on diesel engines, pumps, outdrives, gears, and other critical marine systems to ensure the reliable operation of DOTD’s ferry fleet. The position requires compliance with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies and procedures.

Key focus areas include Troubleshoot and repair major and non-typical problems on diesel engines, pumps and other marine equipment., Direct and oversee the rebuilding and repair of marine equipment in the marine repair shop., and Develop parts, tools and supply lists to repair marine equipment and maintain spare parts for emergency outages..

Successful candidates bring Three Years Of Experience Or Training As A Mechanic. Important skills include Troubleshooting, Diesel Engine Repair, Pump Repair, Marine Equipment Repair, Diagnostic Skills, and Overhaul Work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TroubleshootingDiesel Engine RepairPump RepairMarine Equipment RepairDiagnostic SkillsOverhaul WorkGovernor AdjustmentEngine RebuildingHead ChangingMarine System MaintenanceTechnical SupportTraining

Qualifications

3 Years Mechanic Experience or Training

Benefits

Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

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MECHANIC 3 (MARINE / HEAVY MECHANIC)

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MECHANIC 3 (MARINE / HEAVY MECHANIC)

Salary

$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Plaquemine, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

42/50538777/MEC3/07.28.26-AS

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 42

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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About this Job

Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management

42/50538777/MEC3/07.28.26-AS

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position:

As a Mechanic 3 (Marine/Heavy Equipment Mechanic) with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), you will play an important role in supporting ferry operations by maintaining and repairing the marine equipment that keeps ferries safely in service. You will perform advanced diagnostic, repair, and overhaul work on diesel engines, pumps, outdrives, gears, and other critical marine systems to ensure reliable operation of DOTD’s ferry fleet.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

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

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:

  • Troubleshoots and repairs major and non-typical problems on diesel engines, pumps and other marine equipment in order to keep the ferries in service. This includes changing all coolers, adjusting governors, rebuilding engines, changing heads, and braking down equipment and diagnosing problems, etc

  • Directs and oversees the rebuilding and repair of marine equipment in the marine repair shop, such as pumps, outdrives, gears, etc...

  • Develops parts, tools and supply lists to able to repair marine equipment. Also to keep spare parts supply for emergency outages.

  • Provides technical support and training to marine operations staff and marine trades helpers

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Compensation : Below is the starting hourly rate.

  • M echanic 3 -$21.05 up to $33.68

Applicants with extraordinary qualifications may be eligible for appointment above the minimum rate in accordance with Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

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 qualification and job concepts for each level.

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.

  • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Steven Sibley

Engineer 7

225-379-1820

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp

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):

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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

  • Yes

  • No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

  • Yes

  • No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

  • Yes

  • No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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

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