Highway Equipment Mechanic: Heavy-Duty Fleet Tech

State of Nevada

Carson City (NV)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement: PERS

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Job summary

State of Nevada seeks a qualified Highway Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a range of medium to heavy highway construction equipment in Carson City. You will work on dump trucks, graders, backhoes, and related machinery, ensuring reliable performance for daily operations.

The role requires experience in automotive/equipment repair, knowledge of engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, plus a Class B CDL within six months.

Qualifications

Duties include diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing NDOT equipment used for highway maintenance.
Must have a valid Class B Nevada CDL within six months of appointment.
Incumbents must furnish their own mechanic's tools.

Responsibilities

Complete an automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship or equivalent program.
Maintain, repair, and modify medium and heavy highway equipment.
Repair engines, brakes, steering, transmissions, electrical and hydraulic systems.
Fabricate, install parts and special-use items while keeping fleet in safe operating condition.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Welding basics

Mechanical repair

Education

Automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Precision measuring tools

Job description

The role requires experience in automotive/equipment repair, knowledge of engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, plus a Class B CDL within six months.

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