HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 1 (CARSON CITY)

Job Duties

This position involves diagnosing, maintaining, modifying, and repairing Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) equipment, which includes a variety of light, medium, and heavy highway maintenance and construction equipment. Repairs include engine repair or replacement, brake systems, steering and suspension components, differential and drive line components, transmissions, electrical and wiring systems. Duties also involve repairing, maintaining, fabricating, and installing parts, components, and special use items.

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program
• Completion of the Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program in Nevada State service
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of equipment systems and operating characteristics of medium and heavy highway maintenance and construction equipment from a variety of manufacturers
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, assembly, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and heavy construction and maintenance equipment
• Safe working procedures and the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials
• Prepare repair orders, requisition supplies, and document condition of equipment
• Read and understand repair orders, service manuals, operating system manuals, and hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Determine what is necessary in repairing a system to restore proper working condition
• Use various diagnostic and testing equipment and precision measuring devices
• Lift heavy components and equipment in a safe manner
• Basic arc and acetylene welding and cutting and basic machining
• Repairing, rebuilding and modifying components of highway equipment including diesel and gas engines, automatic and manual transmissions, and hydraulic equipment

Job Summary

The 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 including single and tandem axle dump trucks, motor graders, chip spreaders, truck mounted backhoes, diesel powered rotary snow blowers, ten wheel water trucks, front end loaders, tractor/trailer combinations and pavement grinding machines.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Contact Information

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Stephanie Swanson at stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov

Eligibility Questions

• 01. 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 requires random testing for controlled substances during employment. Are you willing to meet these requirements?
• 02. A valid Class B Nevada commercial driver's license is required within six months of the date of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
• 03. Incumbents are required to furnish their own mechanic's tools. Can you meet this requirement?
• 04. Please describe your experience with heavy construction equipment and light duty ½ ton-1-ton vehicles.