Highway Equipment Mechanic I – Heavy & Medium Machinery

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Public Employees' Retirement System (P

Job summary

NDOT in Las Vegas seeks a Highway Equipment Mechanic 1 to diagnose, maintain, repair and modify light to heavy highway equipment, including trucks, graders, and pavement machines, ensuring fleet readiness for daily operations.

On-site only; applicants must qualify via Nevada apprenticeship or Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program, with ability to read manuals, use diagnostic tools, and perform road testing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose the cause and extent of component or system failure using tests, manuals, and schematics.
• Repair and overhaul braking, steering, suspension, engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Fabricate and install parts; perform road tests and adjust systems as needed.

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Repair & maintenance

Reading schematics

Education

NV apprenticeship program in automotive/equipment repair

Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program (Nevada State service)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Repair manuals

Job description

NDOT in Las Vegas seeks a Highway Equipment Mechanic 1 to diagnose, maintain, repair and modify light to heavy highway equipment, including trucks, graders, and pavement machines, ensuring fleet readiness for daily operations.

On-site only; applicants must qualify via Nevada apprenticeship or Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program, with ability to read manuals, use diagnostic tools, and perform road testing.