HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 1

State of Nevada; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Equipment Mechanic 1 in Ely, NV. You will diagnose, maintain, modify, and repair diverse highway equipment to keep the fleet in good condition for routine maintenance and emergency response.

Responsibilities include repairing brakes, steering, hydraulics, electrical systems, and engines; fabricating parts and installing components; and ordering needed parts. A state apprenticeship or equivalent training is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program.
• OR completion of the Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose the cause of component failures via tests, inspections and manuals.
• Repair/overhaul brakes, steering, suspensions, and drivetrains.
• Repair electrical and diesel/gas engines; service transmissions.
• Fabricate/modify parts and install components as needed.
• Prepare repair orders and requisition parts.

Skills

Equipment repair

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Brake systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Machining

Education

Automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship

Equipment Mechanic-in-Training (Nevada)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Brake lathe

Hydraulic tools

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for Highway Equipment Mechanic 1 located within the Equipment Shop in Ely, NV. Incumbents diagnose, maintain, modify, and repair Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) equipment and are responsible for keeping equipment in the district’s fleet in good repair for routine highway maintenance and emergency response. This includes a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment. Repairs include, but are not limited to, engine repair or replacement, repairing and rebuilding brake systems, steering and suspension system components, differential and drive line components, servicing of automatic and manual transmissions, electrical and wiring systems. Duties also include repairing, maintaining, fabricating, and installing parts, components, and special use items. Keeping the fleet in safe operating condition is critical to daily operations, and in effectively preserving and managing our assets. Link to CDL requirements – HTTPS://DMV.NV.GOV/CDL.HTM .
The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflect the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and do not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

Highway Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, and modify medium (GVWR 10,500-26,000 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, twin diesel powered rotary snow blowers, ten wheel water trucks, front end loaders, tractor/trailer combinations and pavement grinding machines.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program; OR completion of the Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program 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, disassembly, inspection, use of diagnostic equipment, and reference to technical manuals, service information bulletins, blueprints and schematic manuals; plan course of action and order parts required for repairs by researching parts manual to locate proper parts; contact vendors and complete purchase requisitions.
Repair and/or rebuild brake systems, steering components and suspensions; replace brake shoes and pads; turn drums and rotors on a brake lathe; rebuild master cylinders and wheel cylinders; repair brake lines, hoses and power booster; maintain and overhaul air brake systems to include air compressor, governor, reservoirs, air dryers, control valves, and actuators; update obsolete systems to meet current regulations and requirements; repack cylinders or rebuild power steering pumps; repair or replace tie rod ends, drag links, idler arms, and ball joints; adjust sleeves, king pins, and spindles; repair or replace springs, pins, bushings, axles, spring shackles, mounts and shocks.
Perform hydraulic system service; repair leaks; replace or fabricate hoses, fittings, and O-ring seals; rebuild hydraulic pumps and motors; repair hydraulic control valves, cylinders and rams; design equipment to utilize an existing system to perform additional tasks not originally intended for system such as freeway line stripers and pavement marking machines.
Repair and/or rebuild power distribution systems; make adjustments and replace gaskets, oil seals, fittings and lines; repair axles, U-joints, and power take-off units; remove differentials, transfer cases, transmissions and clutches; rebuild parts and reassemble with new parts as needed; make necessary adjustments and modifications; reinstall components and conduct road tests.
Perform electrical system diagnosis and repairs to include repairing or replacing electrical components such as batteries, alternators, starters, ignitions, relays, regulators and switches; design new electrical systems or accessories and modify existing systems for computers or video equipment such as systems used for freeway line stripers and pavement marking machines.
Repair diesel and gasoline powered engines; check, adjust and calibrate engines to original performance level; replace injectors; adjust valves; inspect and replace filters; check pressures; disassemble and clean external and internal parts for inspection; grind valves; repair cylinders, pistons, crankshafts, camshafts and connecting rods; replace bearings; reassemble engine and/or components; test complete engine or components through a road test and/or use of a dynamometer.
Design and fabricate mechanical apparatus such as battery holders, toolboxes, and light mounting brackets; design, layout and order appropriate materials; weld sections together and mount apparatus on equipment.
Perform modifications to lengthen or shorten truck frames as assigned; cut frame; weld frame and grind welds; measure and move rear suspension to correct wheel base; measure driveline and lengthen lines and wires to fit components.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the range of duties described in the series concept. Work is assigned through repair orders. Supervisory approval is required prior to performing costly repairs and for decisions as to whether to repair or replace major system assemblies. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of:

equipment systems and operating characteristics of medium and heavy 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 heavy construction and maintenance equipment; safe working procedures and the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Ability to:

prepare repair orders, requisition supplies, and document condition of equipment; read and understand repair orders, service manuals, operating system manuals, and hydraulic and electrical schematics; diagnose and determine what is necessary in repairing a system to restore proper working condition; use various diagnostic and testing equipment and precision measuring devices; lift heavy components and equipment in a safe manner.

Skill in:

basic arc and acetylene welding and cutting and basic machining; repairing, rebuilding and modifying components of highway equipment including diesel and gas engines, automatic and manual transmissions, and hydraulic equipment.

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.

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 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

01
Highway Equipment Mechanic 1 - Do you have any of the following?

• Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program.


• Completion of the Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program in Nevada State service.


• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.


• None of the above.

02
Incumbents are required to furnish their own mechanic's tools. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes


• No

03
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes


• No

04
A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required within 6 months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes


• No

05
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law required random testing for controlled substances during employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes


• No

06
Please describe your experience with heavy construction equipment and light duty ½ ton-1-ton vehicles.

• Required Question