HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 2

Announcement Number: 47838 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/24/2024 Close Date: 07/08/2024 Recruiter:
KRISTEN BURKE
Phone: (775)888-1491
Email: kburke@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 9 Days 18 Hrs 48 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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting to fill the Highway Equipment Mechanic II position in Carson City, Nevada. The Highway Equipment Mechanic II position is responsible for diagnosing and repairing light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty equipment. This position is responsible for responding to field service calls and improvising as necessary to perform field repairs. Provide training and work direction to Highway Equipment Mechanic 1's and Fleet Service Worker 3's. Create, track and maintain units using M5. Perform Advance level diagnostics and repairs to light, medium and heavy duty trucks and equipment. 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 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes A valid Class A or B Nevada commercial driver's license is required within six months of the date of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. 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. 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. 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
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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