Mechanic 4

Woodworth, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 3904 - 7025

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

Job #OMF.9.2026-KGB
This position is located within the Office of Management & Finance - Fleet/Facility operations in Rapides Parish .This is a promotional opportunity for LDAF employees with permanent status.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisianas workforce and organizational culture Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Mechanic 4!

Grow your career with opportunities in leadership professional development and specialized promotional opportunities.

Why Join Us

Collaborate with passionate teams in a dynamic forward-thinking environment
Enjoy autonomy visibility and the chance to make a real impact
Play a key role in building a strong inclusive and high-performance culture

LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Incumbent serves as a lead mechanic for the Department of Agriculture & Forestrys Ouachita Parish Automotive Shop Office of Management & Finance. Duties entail the independent performance of advanced highly skilled automotive mechanic work relative to the repair and maintenance of light and heavy-duty diesel and gasoline powered automotive equipment as well as all passenger vehicles. General supervision is received from a Mechanic Supervisor A.

Repair and overhaul of heavy-duty diesel tractor/trailer rigs as well as heavy duty diesel and gasoline trucks (light and heavy) and passenger cars.
Diagnosis of operational and malfunctions of both diesel and internal combustion engines and subsequent repair or replacement of parts as necessary.
Incumbent uses laptop to diagnose heavy equipment (Mack freight liner) and diagnostic equipment to diagnose vehicles.
Overhaul repair and replace components such as transmissions all running gear electrical cooling systems and related work as required.
Maintains appropriate records in the FASTER fleet program relative to equipment including breakdown of parts labor downtime and related information.

Other duties as assigned.

Functional Requirements:

Moderate light lifting 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Walking and standing (8 hours)
Occasional bending or kneeling
Reaching above shoulders and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties
Requires considerable walking over irregular ground and standing for long periods of time
Occasional demands maybe required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time
Climbing on and off transport and tractor

Environmental Factors:

Occasional excessive heat and humidity
Working indoors and outdoors
Slippery and uneven walking surfaces
Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time
Exposed to smoke and dust
Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing on certain jobs

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Full-time- this position may be filled by promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service testscore 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 willnotbe 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:
Kimberly Buckley-HR Supervisor
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd. Suite 1001
Baton Rouge LA 70806

About this Job Job #OMF.9.2026-KGBThis position is located within the Office of Management & Finance - Fleet/Facility operations in Rapides Parish .This is a promotional opportunity for LDAF employees with permanent status.Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisianas workforce and organizational ...