Highway Equipment Mechanic

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Highway Equipment Mechanic II located within the Equipment Division, in Reno, NV. Highway Equipment Mechanics play an important role in maintaining the sub district's fleet in safe operating condition for routine maintenance and emergency response. They are critical in effectively preserving and managing our assets. Under general supervision, Highway Equipment Mechanics II assist the supervisor by scheduling equipment for maintenance and repairs;

monitoring progress; maintaining records and preparing reports; and acting as a lead worker to lower level mechanics in a major equipment shop, providing training, technical assistance, assigning and reviewing work, and contributing to performance evaluations. Lead workers also diagnose and determine the time and cost of repairs, complete repair order forms, assign work based on skill and priority, and monitor progress in the shop.

Incumbents compile information, maintain records, and complete reports related to vehicle usage, equipment awaiting repairs, open work orders, equipment data files, tool and equipment inventory, hazardous chemicals and material safety data sheets, accident reports and investigations. Link to CDL requirements: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Highway Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, and modify medium (GVWR 10,500‑26,000 lbs.) and heavy (GVWR greater than 26,000 lbs.) highway maintenance and construction equipment including single and tandem axle dump trucks, motor graders, chip spreaders, truck‑mounted backhoes, diesel‑powered rotary snow blowers, ten‑wheel water trucks, front‑end loaders, tractor/trailer combinations and pavement grinding machines.

Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy duty vehicles and equipment; OR completion of the Equipment Mechanic‑in‑Training program in Nevada State service followed by one year of journey level experience; OR one year of experience as a Highway Equipment Mechanic I 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, disassembly, inspection, use of diagnostic equipment, and reference to technical manuals, service information bulletins, blueprints and schematic manuals; plan course of action and order parts required for repairs by researching parts manuals to locate proper parts; contact vendors and complete purchase requisitions.

Repair and/or rebuild brake systems, steering components and suspensions; replace brake shoes and pads; turn drums and rotors on a brake lathe; rebuild master cylinders and wheel cylinders; repair brake lines, hoses and power booster; maintain and overhaul air brake systems to include air compressor, governor, reservoirs, air dryers, control valves and actuators; update obsolete systems to meet current regulations; repack cylinders or rebuild power steering pumps;

repair or replace tie rod ends, drag links, idler arms, and ball joints; adjust sleeves, king pins and spindles; repair or replace springs, pins, bushings, axles, spring shackles, mounts and shocks.

Perform hydraulic system service; repair leaks; replace or fabricate hoses, fittings, and O‑ring seals; rebuild hydraulic pumps and motors; repair hydraulic control valves, cylinders and rams; design equipment to utilize an existing system to perform additional tasks not originally intended for the system such as freeway line stripers and pavement marking machines.

Repair and/or rebuild power distribution systems; make adjustments and replace gaskets, oil seals, fittings and lines; repair axles, U‑joints, and power take‑off units; remove differentials, transfer cases, transmissions and clutches; rebuild parts and reassemble with new parts as needed; make necessary adjustments and modifications; reinstall components and conduct road tests.

Perform electrical system diagnosis and repairs to include…