EQUIPMENT MECHANIC-IN-TRNG 1
- CARSON CITY EQUIPMENT SHOP
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$30,484.80 to
$44,077.68
PAY GRADE: 25
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Equipment Mechanics-in-Training work under direction of a journey level mechanic and serve four years in training including seminars and on-the-job training.
This position is located within District II, in the Carson City Equipment Shop. Under the supervision of a journey level mechanic, incumbent will serve four years in training including seminars, and on-the job training. Duties include performing preventative maintenance inspections, and checking all equipment systems for proper and safe operation. THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO UNDERFILL A HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 1 POSITON. UPON MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY, INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE JOURNEY LEVEL.
Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience in an automotive repair shop or service station; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and completion of a three-credit postsecondary course in vocational automotive mechanics; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
The Equipment Mechanic-In-Training Program requires that incumbents spend one year at each level during which they receive specialized training, and progression to the next level in the series may only occur upon completion of training and with the recommendation of the appointing authority. Failure to complete the training within the specified time frame will result in termination from the program unless there are extenuating circumstances which will be reviewed by the appointing authority.
Special Requirements
Incumbents are required to furnish their own mechanic's tools.
Additional Position Criteria
A Class A or B commercial driver's license, including appropriate endorsements will be required within six months of appointment, and as a condition of continued 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 requires random testing form controlled substances during employment.
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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.
