Fleet Equipment Mechanic II: Brake, Steering & Electrical

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

Job summary

The Nevada Highway Patrol Division is seeking an Equipment Mechanic 2 to join the Reno shop team. This role maintains, diagnoses, repairs, and modifies a diverse fleet of vehicles and diesel-powered generators to ensure safety and reliability for Nevada's law enforcement operations.

Qualifications include completion of an automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship or Nevada's Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program, or experience as Equipment Mechanic I, with relevant knowledge of diagnostic

Qualifications

• Completion of an automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program or completion of the Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program in Nevada State service.
• One year experience as an Equipment Mechanic I in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The above options describe acceptable pathways to qualify for the role.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunction and order parts by researching parts manuals, contacting vendors if necessary, and submitting purchase requisitions.
• Repair and/or rebuild brake systems including disc, drum, and air brakes; replace components and resurface rotors.
• Repair and/or replace steering and suspension components including boxes, pumps, tie rods, and shocks.
• Repair and service automatic and manual transmissions; replace fluids, seals, and clutch assemblies.
• Maintain and repair electrical and wiring systems; replace generators, alternators, batteries, fuses, and lighting.
• Fabricate and install parts or special items; measure, plan, cut, weld or bolt and install finished products.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair orders

Diagnostic equipment

Work independently

Education

Automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program (Nevada)

Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program (Nevada State)

Tools

Brake lathe

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical schematics

Job description

The Nevada Highway Patrol Division is seeking an Equipment Mechanic 2 to join the Reno shop team. This role maintains, diagnoses, repairs, and modifies a diverse fleet of vehicles and diesel-powered generators to ensure safety and reliability for Nevada's law enforcement operations.

Qualifications include completion of an automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship or Nevada's Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program, or experience as Equipment Mechanic I, with relevant knowledge of diagnostic