Automotive Mechanic

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE CURRENT EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL EIGHT (8) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCIES AND THREE (3) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES ALL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FLEET MANAGEMENT. Kind of Work Highly skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive and construction equipment. Acts as "troubleshooter" in determining mechanical problems on a wide variety of equipment such as cars, trucks, tractors, stationary engines, pumps, and small portable equipment powered by internal combustion engines fueled with gasoline, diesel, and natural gas. Perform front/end repairs including wheel alignments and some tire balancing. Perform transmission repairs, clutch repairs (single and double disc), electrical system repairs, change batteries, starters, alternators and wiring. Test drives vehicles in back lot in order to perform job duties.May supervise subordinate mechanics and assistants; performs related work as required. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference. Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Significant, full-time, paid, verifiable journeyman-level work experience in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment.NOTE: Employee will be required to furnish all hand tools up to 1" openings.Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate. Kind of Examination (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof.Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing.Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit. JOBPOSTING NO. 2336-12RDATE:10/05/07AMENDED:07/26/13RE-OPENED:05/26/17 Applications may be filed online athttp://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnelOR either of the office addresses below: Application Offices East Jefferson:Room 206,12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123 West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053 recblid xonwsodt12wl8lcbrybqf2oys46h3o