Highway Equipment Mechanic

Highway Equipment Mechanic 2

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for Highway Equipment Mechanic 2 located within the Equipment Division, in Reno, NV. Highway Equipment Mechanics play an important role in keeping equipment in the sub districts fleet in safe operating condition for routine maintenance and emergency response; and are critical in effectively preserving and managing our assets Under general supervision, Highway Equipment Mechanics II assist the supervisor the preponderance of the time on a regular and recurring basis by scheduling equipment for maintenance and repairs;

monitoring the progress of work; maintaining records and preparing reports and function as a lead worker to lower level mechanics in a major equipment shop to include providing training and technical assistance, assigning and reviewing work, and providing input to performance evaluations;
Lead worker and supervisory positions also diagnose and determine the time and cost of repairs; complete repair order forms; assign work to shop staff based on skill, training, and priority of repairs; monitor progress of work in the shop; and provide technical assistance. Incumbents also 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 accident investigations.

Link to CDL requirements- (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Highway Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, and modify medium (GVWR 10, 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.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Detailed knowledge of: equipment systems and operating characteristics of light, medium, heavy, and specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment from a variety of manufacturers; methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, assembly, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and highway construction and maintenance equipment.

Working knowledge of: federal and State rules and regulations governing exhaust emission standards. Ability to: diagnose, repair and service devices for the control of exhaust emissions; calculate the time and cost of repairs and prepare repair orders; set priorities which reflect the relative importance of repair orders. Skill in: performing complex diagnoses, repair, rebuilding, and modifications.

Recruiter Contact Information:
Stephanie Swanson - stephanie.swanson.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF…