EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 3

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Vacation (3 weeks)

Sick Leave (3 weeks)

Holidays (12 per year)

Public Employees Retirement System (PＥ

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (State of Nevada) seeks an Equipment Mechanic III to diagnose, repair, and overhaul a wide range of fleet equipment including light to heavy vehicles, with a focus on preventive maintenance.

You will inspect using diagnostic tools, perform brake, steering, transmission repairs, and fabricate parts as needed, while documenting service activities and adhering to EPA safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship followed by journey-level experience.
• One year of Equipment Mechanic II in Nevada State Service or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Aufgaben

• Determine cause of component or system failure using tests, diagnostic tools, and manuals.
• Order parts and complete purchase requisitions.
• Repair and rebuild brake systems, steering, and suspension components.
• Repair/differentiate drive-line components and transmissions.
• Maintain and repair electrical and wiring systems, batteries, and related components.
• Fabricate/install parts and supervise others as needed.

Kenntnisse

Diagnosis & testing

Repair & overhaul

Mechanical troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship

Jobbeschreibung

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State.

An Equipment Mechanic III (or Level 3) is typically a journeyman-level position focused on the advanced repair, maintenance, and overhaul of a wide variety of equipment and vehicles, including automotive, diesel, construction, and specialized machinery.

Diagnosing and Troubleshooting: Identifying the root cause of complex equipment malfunctions and failures, using diagnostic equipment (including computerized tools) and technical documentation.

Repairs and Overhauls: Performing both major and minor repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintenance on various systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emissions systems.

Specialized Work: May include tasks like fabricating or modifying parts, welding, and working on specialized systems like computerized controls and emission systems.

Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules, performing inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to ensure optimal equipment performance.

Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and parts used.

Safety and Regulations: Adhering to safety protocols and environmental regulations, including EPA standards.

Teamwork and Communication: Collaborating with other mechanics, supervisors, and personnel to ensure efficient workflow.

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.

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.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience equivalent to the Equipment Mechanic II; OR one year of experience as an Equipment Mechanic II in Nevada State Service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

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 at the advanced journey level, and in addition, either: Function as a lead worker for lower-level skilled Equipment Mechanics on a regular basis by providing training and technical assistance, work assignment and review, and providing input to performance evaluations or in a correctional environment, function as a lead worker for an inmate crew on a regular basis and document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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 and maintenance equipment; equipment safety, safe work methods, and the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Ability to: read and understand service manuals, operating systems manuals, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and policy and procedure manuals; set priorities which reflect the relative importance of job assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and other sources of technical information.

Skill in: improvising as necessary to perform repairs in the field

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 on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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• Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience equivalent to the Equipment Mechanic 2.
• One year of experience as an Equipment Mechanic 2 in Nevada State Service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

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