EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 2

State-of-Nevad; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada seeks an Equipment Mechanic at Lovelock Correctional Center to maintain a varied fleet and lead an auto shop crew of offenders. You will oversee preventative maintenance, inspections, and service on vehicles and equipment, and may teach offenders in small engine repair and re-entry skills.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical and fuel systems, rebuilding transmissions, and performing brake, steering, and suspension work.

Qualifications

• Completion of an automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Nevada state service Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program qualified.
• One year of experience as Equipment Mechanic I in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify fleet equipment including light, medium, and heavy vehicles.
• Supervise an auto shop crew of offenders and oversee preventative maintenance.
• Inspect vehicles and diagnose electrical and fuel systems.
• Teach offenders in small engine repair and re-entry skills.
• Assist in other trade areas as needed.

Skills

Electrical and fuel system diagnostics

Supervise offender work crew

Education

Automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship

Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program (Nevada State service)

1 year experience as Equipment Mechanic I (Nevada State service)

Job description

This position is located at Lovelock Correctional Center, a medium security facility in Lovelock. Schedule is flexible with a 40-hour week, five 8 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts. Incumbent will maintain fleet of facility light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, maintenance, and small engine equipment. Incumbent will supervise an auto shop crew of offenders and oversee preventative maintenance and service on all vehicles, including conducting vehicle inspections. Incumbent may also be tasked with teaching offenders in small engine repair and other re-entry skills. Incumbents will perform extensive electrical and fuel system diagnosis and repair and rebuild transmissions. Position may assist in other trade areas, as necessary.

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; OR completion of the Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program in Nevada State service; OR one year experience as an 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, 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 rod ends, steering columns, bushings, king pins, springs, ball joints, torsion bars, and shock absorbers.

Repair and/or replace differential and drive line components; remove and disassemble differentials; replace faulty parts, bearings, and seals; reassemble and reinstall differentials; remove drive shafts; replace universal joints; check alignment and balance and reinstall drive shafts.

Repair and service automatic and manual transmissions; replace transmission fluid and filters; replace seals; and repair or replace clutch assemblies.

Maintain and repair electrical and wiring systems; repair or replace generators and alternators; test and replace batteries; locate and replace faulty fuses and wiring in electrical circuitry; replace ignition system components; service and repair starters; and replace or install wiring, connectors, switches, motors, and lamps.

Fabricate and install parts, components, and special use items; measure and draw plans; calculate material requirements; cut and assemble the item by either welding or bolting together; and install the finished product.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept to include journey level duties such as extensive electrical and fuel system diagnosis and repair work, rebuilding complete transmissions, converting surplus military vehicles to fire apparatus, and performing mechanical inspections of vehicles involved in accidents.

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.

Working knowledge of.

equipment systems and operating characteristics of equipment; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the assembly, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive equipment.

Ability to.

read and understand repair orders, service manuals, operating systems manuals, and hydraulic and electrical schematics; diagnose and determine repairs necessary to restore a system to proper working condition; use various diagnostic and testing equipment and precision measuring devices; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.

Skill in.

repairing, rebuilding, and modifying all components of vehicles/equipment including rebuilding transmissions and performing extensive electrical and fuel system diagnosis and repair