Mechanic 1-3

Salary

$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OMF-186874-8.7.26-TW

Department

DAF-Agriculture and Forestry

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

Job #OMF-186874-8.7.26-TW
This position is located within the Office of Management & Finance - Fleet/Facility operations in Ouachita Parish.

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

Incumbent serves as mechanic for the Department of Agriculture & Forestry’s 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.

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

One year 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:

• 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 a 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 the shoulders and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties
Requires considerable walking over irregular ground and standing for long periods of time
Occasional demands may be 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

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mechanic 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a 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.

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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tiffany Waddell -HR Analyst

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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