State of Nevada
Reno, Nevada, United States
May 18, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 47483 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/17/2024 Close Date: 05/31/2024 Recruiter: STEPHANIE SWANSON Phone: (775)888-7276 Email: stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 12 Days 6 Hrs 54 Mins The Position Highway Equipment Mechanic Supervisor's organize, control and direct the operation and staff of a major maintenance station equipment shop or the Equipment Division's headquarters equipment shop. 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 Sparks in the Equipment Shop. Incumbent supervises equipment shop personnel including mechanics, skilled craft workers, semi-skilled personnel, and support staff. Duties include establishing equipment preventive maintenance and repair priorities; performing shop and equipment inspections; prioritizing equipment for replacement and providing equipment specification recommendations; monitoring shop operation and personnel services budgets; managing collection, storage, and disposal of shop and equipment chemicals and waste; and ensuring accuracy of data entry into the Nevada Department of Transportation's (NDOT's) equipment management system. 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. 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 apprenticeship program and three years of journey level experience in repairing and rebuilding a variety of equipment components including engines, cooling systems, transmissions and converters, drive trains, differentials, brake systems and steering systems, two years which were in a leadworker or supervisory capacity; OR graduation from a vocational school with emphasis in heavy diesel truck and equipment repairs and three years of journey level experience as described above, two years which were in a leadworker capacity or supervisory capacity; OR one year of experience as a Highway Equipment Mechanic III in Nevada State service; OR two years 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 A valid Nevada Class A or B driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. 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 or B 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 utilizing an equipment management database system for capturing data associated with a fleet operation at a supervisory or equal level. Include what information was entered into the system, how it was entered, and the number of years utilizing the database. 2) Detail your formal training and working experience, including the number of years, using Microsoft Word and Excel. 3) Detail your formal training, including the number of years in fleet equipment repairs; or describe your experience as a State of Nevada mechanic. 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: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204