HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 3

Announcement Number: 49485 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 11/04/2024 Close Date: 11/11/2024 Recruiter:
STEPHANIE SWANSON
Phone: (775)888-7276
Email: stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 31 Mins
The 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.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.

This position is located in the Equipment Shop, Las Vegas. This position repairs and maintains all gasoline and diesel equipment and vehicles, electrical equipment, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, transmissions, drivelines, differentials, and brake systems. This position designs, fabricate, and welds mechanical apparatuses such as battery holders, toolboxes, and mounting brackets. Steam clean equipment parts. Perform emergency repairs when sent out of the shop for road calls. Utilized part books and manuals. Fill out and complete repair orders and part requisitions. Compile information and maintain records equipment usage, open work orders equipment data files tools and equipment inventory. This position will also complete ordering and communication within the department and serve as a lead person in shop, assist the supervisor daily and perform supervisor's duties when absent. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-9_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by two years 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 two years of journey level experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Highway Equipment Mechanic II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements Incumbent is required to furnish their own mechanic's tools. 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. Additional Position Criteria A valid Nevada Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), is required within 6 months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe your experience, including the number of years, with diagnostic procedures to troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical problems found while operating a light, medium, heavy and/or specialized pieces of equipment.

2) Describe your experience, including the number of years, supervising staff in an equipment repair shop. Please include your duties such as reviewing work assignments, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, etc.

3) Describe your experience modifying or designing a specific piece of equipment.

4) Describe your experience: a) ordering supplies; and b) documenting condition of equipment.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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