Highway Equipment Mechanic II: Lead Shop & Repairs

State of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for Highway Equipment Mechanic II in Reno, NV. The role includes supervising lower level mechanics in a major shop, training staff, and scheduling maintenance; you will diagnose, repair, and overhaul a wide range of heavy equipment and engines, including diesel/gas engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

Incumbents also supervise shop operations in remote satellite locations and may act as a Class II Emission Inspector.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy duty vehicles and equipment; OR completion of the Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program in Nevada State service followed by one year of journey level experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Highway Equipment Mechanic I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Determine cause of component or system failure through test drives and diagnostics; plan actions and order parts; contact vendors for requisitions.
• Repair/rebuild brake systems, suspensions, and hydraulic components; update systems to current regulations; replace parts as needed.
• Perform electrical system diagnosis and repairs; design new electrical systems or modify existing systems as needed.
• Repair diesel/gas engines; disassemble, inspect, replace belts, bearings, and engine components; perform road tests.

Skills

Equipment systems

Diagnostics

Repair and service

Education

Automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for Highway Equipment Mechanic II in Reno, NV. The role includes supervising lower level mechanics in a major shop, training staff, and scheduling maintenance; you will diagnose, repair, and overhaul a wide range of heavy equipment and engines, including diesel/gas engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

Incumbents also supervise shop operations in remote satellite locations and may act as a Class II Emission Inspector.