Automotive and Equipment Specialist (CDL)

About The Position

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the Automotive and Equipment Specialist (CDL) position. This position performs technical and troubleshooting work in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of automobiles, heavy and light trucks, construction and fire equipment, other vehicles, small gasoline engines, and stationary and similar equipment. Additionally, this position operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex troubleshooting and diagnostic work on automobiles, construction equipment and related rolling stock.
• Provides technical assistance to mechanics and service workers.
• Diagnoses and performs major repairs and overhauls to engines, involving inspection and replacement of broken or worn parts such as pistons, piston rings, valves, bearings, fittings and gaskets.
• Diagnoses and repairs, cleans, adjusts and installs fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of such parts as carburetors and fuel pumps, starters, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring, switches, batteries, and radiators, thermostats and water pumps.
• Diagnoses and repairs and overhauls power transmission systems including such parts as clutches, standard transmissions, differential units, front and rear axles, gears, bearings, universal joints and hydraulic units; diagnoses and repairs and adjusts steering mechanisms and other controls.
• Road tests vehicles; drives trucks or equipment as required; inspects vehicles in the shop and field; smog checks and certifies vehicles.
• Installs electrical and radio systems in vehicles as necessary; modifies such systems as required.
• Diagnoses and performs electrical, hydraulic and other repairs in the field.
• Performs preventive maintenance work on construction equipment, heavy trucks, street sweepers, automobiles, light trucks and other equipment.
• Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, and specifications; estimates labor, material and equipment and order parts required to complete assignments.
• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment.
• Observes safe work methods and utilizes safety equipment related to the work.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Acts as the shop supervisor on a relief basis or as assigned.
• Operates heavy equipment and drives County vehicles, trucks and equipment as required.
• Uses and performs minor maintenance on hand, power and shop tools and test equipment related to the work.
• Makes oral and written reports of work performed; completes forms and maintains accurate maintenance records using an automated fleet information system.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school AND seven (7) years of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or heavy construction equipment.
• Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the automotive trade may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.
• Attendance at a recognized trade school is desirable.
• All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.
• Licensing and Certification: Must possess an appropriate Commercial Driver's License and/or valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment; specified positions may require possession Class A license with appropriate endorsements to road test and operate heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Specified positions require possession of ASE Master Heavy-Duty Technician or ASE Light-Duty Technician Certification. Some positions may require a crane operator's certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator's (NCCCO) within twenty-four (24) months from the date of hire.
• Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination and are subject to random drug testing in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Residency Requirement: Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.
• Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.