HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 2

About the role

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for Highway Equipment Mechanic 2 located within the Equipment Division, in Reno, NV.

Responsibilities

• Determine the cause and extent of component or system failure through test drives, pressure and temperature checks, disassembly, inspection, use of diagnostic equipment, and reference to technical manuals, service information bulletins, blueprints and schematic manuals;
• Plan course of action and order parts required for repairs by researching parts manual to locate proper parts;
• Contact vendors and complete purchase requisitions.
• Repair and/or rebuild brake systems, steering components and suspensions;
• Replace brake shoes and pads; turn drums and rotors on a brake lathe; rebuild master cylinders and wheel cylinders; repair brake lines, hoses and power booster; maintain and overhaul air brake systems to include air compressor, governor, reservoirs, air dryers, control valves, and actuators; update obsolete systems to meet current regulations and requirements; repack cylinders or rebuild power steering pumps; repair or replace tie rod ends, drag links, idler arms, and ball joints; adjust sleeves, king pins, and spindles; repair or replace springs, pins, bushings, axles, spring shackles, mounts and shocks.
• Perform hydraulic system service; repair leaks; replace or fabricate hoses, fittings, and O-ring seals; rebuild hydraulic pumps and motors; repair hydraulic control valves, cylinders and rams; design equipment to utilize an existing system to perform additional tasks not originally intended for system such as freeway line stripers and pavement marking machines.
• Repair and/or rebuild power distribution systems; make adjustments and replace gaskets, oil seals, fittings and lines; repair axles, U-joints, and power take-off units; remove differentials, transfer cases, transmissions and clutches; rebuild parts and reassemble with new parts as needed; make necessary adjustments and modifications; reinstall components and conduct road tests.
• Perform electrical system diagnosis and repairs to include repairing or replacing electrical components such as batteries, alternators, starters, ignitions, relays, regulators and switches; design new electrical systems or accessories and modify existing systems for computers or video equipment such as systems used for freeway line stripers and pavement marking machines.
• Repair diesel and gasoline powered engines; check, adjust and calibrate engines to original performance level; replace injectors; adjust valves; inspect and replace filters; check pressures; disassemble and clean external and internal parts for inspection; grind valves; repair cylinders, pistons, crankshafts, camshafts and connecting rods; replace bearings; reassemble engine and/or components; test complete engine or components through a road test and/or use of a dynamometer.
• Design and fabricate mechanical apparatus such as battery holders, toolboxes, and light mounting brackets; design, layout and order appropriate materials; weld sections together and mount apparatus on equipment.
• Perform modifications to lengthen or shorten truck frames as assigned; cut frame; weld frame and grind welds; measure and move rear suspension to correct wheel base; measure driveline and lengthen lines and wires to fit components.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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;
• Completion of the Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program in Nevada State service followed by one year of journey level experience as described above;
• One year of experience as a Highway Equipment Mechanic I in Nevada State service;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Qualifications

• A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required within 6 months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of equipment systems and operating characteristics of light, medium, heavy, and specialized 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 highway construction and maintenance equipment;
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, assembly, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and highway construction and maintenance equipment;
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, assembly, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and highway construction and maintenance equipment;
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