EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 2

State of Nevada (NV); Lovelock (NV); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The State of Nevada invites applications for an Equipment Mechanic at Lovelock Correctional Center. You will maintain a fleet of light, medium, and heavy vehicles, perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs, and supervise an auto shop crew of offenders.

The role may include teaching offenders in small engine repair and re-entry skills. Schedule is flexible with a 40-hour week, five eight-hour shifts or four ten-hour shifts.

Qualificações

• Completion of an automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship or equivalent.
• NV state service Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program or 1 year experience.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.

Responsabilidades

• Determine cause of component or system failure using tests and manuals.
• Repair/replace brakes, steering, suspensions, and driveline components.
• Maintain electrical systems, batteries, and wiring; diagnose faults.
• Repair and service transmissions and perform inspections.
• Supervise an auto shop crew of offenders and teach small engine repair.

Conhecimentos

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Formação académica

Automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship

Equipment Mechanic-In-Training (Nevada State)

1 year experience as Equipment Mechanic I (NV State)

Ferramentas

Diagnostic equipment

Brake lathe

Electrical testing equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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