Mechanic 3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4886262) Apply  Mechanic 3 Salary $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 207577 Department SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East Opening Date 03/28/2025 Closing Date 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information 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. No Civil Service test score or assessmentis 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 NOTbe 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 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience or training as a mechanic. Job Concepts 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. Examples of Work The incumbent in this position performs a physical effort to accomplish a variety of tasks in the Maintenance Department of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E), under the supervision of a Mechanic Supervisor A, or higher authoritative supervision, as follows: MECHANIC 3 80% - 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. 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. Applies knowledge of how complex electronic systems affect the operation of mechanical systems in order to determine the nature and extent of repair necessary. Selects the best work procedures to accomplish repair. 10% - Assists Mechanic Supervisor A and Mechanic 4 in providing instruction, guidance and assistance to Mechanic 2. 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. May be required to perform any other duties on equipment or auxiliary equipment when necessary to accomplish work objectives designated to a lower job specification. May be required to perform infield repairs to equipment. May be required to assist in field operations operating 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. Tasks may include grinding valves, setting tappets and push rods, installing new piston rings, and cleaning parts. 5% - Filling of new sandbags as required, and handling of sandbags as required. Test-driving heavy duty vehicles for troubleshooting. The incumbent will perform any and all related duties as required and assigned NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E'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. 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. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email