Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic - Gerlach

Position: HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIESEL MECHANIC - GERLACH
Salary: $67,433.60 - $87,651.20 Annually
Location : NV 89512, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: /2025
Department: Community Services Department
Opening Date: 12/03/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information
Under supervision, performs journey level mechanical work repairing and maintaining medium and heavy trucks and construction equipment; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. This vacancy is located in Gerlach, NV. Please only apply for this recruitment if you are available to work in Gerlach, NV on a full time and continuous basis. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Gerlach positions are covered under the WCEA Non-Supervisory contract, per Article 35 - Assignment Differential/Incline Transportation Allowance, subsection Assignment Differential (lncline/Gerlach/Vya): WCEA Non-Supervisory Contract . This benefit currently includes an assignment differential of one hundred fifteen dollars and sixty-three cents ($115.63) biweekly for all employees assigned at Gerlach except as provided therein contract. Employees who are provided living facilities by the County or are otherwise receiving living assistance from the County are not eligible for the above provisions.

Additional position information:

HOUSING - Subsidized employee housing is available at 380 Short Street, Gerlach, Nevada

Schedule flexibility for someone living in Reno (i.e. 4 day over-night assignment in Gerlach and travel from Reno)

As a bonus - We are awesome to work with!*

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of full-time paid experience as a journey level mechanic specializing in heavy equipment, diesel engines and hydraulic systems; OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for repair of heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License Or Certificate

• A valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within six months of hire and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• Basic mechanic's tools, including a tool box, customarily used to perform the duties of this position are required at the time of appointment.
• A Hazmat Endorsement is required to run lube truck and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have experience and thrive in a fast-paced Team environment
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and will have a team player mentality with willingness to assist with Roads operations when needed
• The technical skills required to repair and maintain a diverse fleet of on road heavy duty vehicles, off road heavy equipment, trailers, and other construction related equipment
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Conditions of Employment
The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory covers this position.

Employees in this classification, as CDL holders, are subject to drug and alcohol testing according to applicable County policies.
Refer to WCEA Non-Supervisory contract for more information on County offered benefits:

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What Happens Next

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
2. If you have met the minimum requirements, and when a sufficient number of qualified candidates has applied, you will receive an additional email inviting…