Equipment Mechanic

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs:
Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State.

An Equipment Mechanic III (or Level
3) is typically a journeyman-level position focused on the advanced repair, maintenance, and overhaul of a wide variety of equipment and vehicles, including automotive, diesel, construction, and specialized machinery. Diagnosing and Troubleshooting:
Identifying the root cause of complex equipment malfunctions and failures, using diagnostic equipment (including computerized tools) and technical documentation. Repairs and Overhauls:
Performing both major and minor repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintenance on various systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emissions systems. Specialized Work:
May include tasks like fabricating or modifying parts, welding, and working on specialized systems like computerized controls and emission systems. Preventative Maintenance:
Developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules, performing inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to ensure optimal equipment performance. Documentation and Record Keeping:
Maintaining detailed records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and parts used. Safety and Regulations:
Adhering to safety protocols and environmental regulations, including EPA standards. Teamwork and Communication:
Collaborating with other mechanics, supervisors, and personnel to ensure efficient workflow.

Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, and modify fleet equipment comprised of a variety of light, medium, and heavy automotive and maintenance equipment as well as specialized mechanical equipment and machinery including landscape equipment, computerized testing equipment, and diesel-fueled electric power generators.

Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience equivalent to the Equipment Mechanic II; OR one year of experience as an Equipment Mechanic II in Nevada State Service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Determine the cause and extent of component or system failure through test drives, pressure and temperature checks, visual inspection, use of diagnostic equipment, and reference to technical service manuals, service information bulletins, blueprints, and schematic manuals; diagnose malfunction and order parts required for repairs by researching parts manual to locate proper parts, contact vendors if necessary, and complete purchase requisitions.

• Repair and/or rebuild brake systems including disc, drum, and air brakes; replace brake shoes and pads; turn drums and rotors on a brake lathe; rebuild master cylinder and wheel cylinders and replace brake lines; repair or replace defective air brake components such as air valves, compressors, air tanks, air dryers, air lines, and air chambers.
• Repair and/or replace steering and suspension system components such as manual or power-assist steering boxes, power steering pumps and lines, tie…