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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$46,311.84 to
$68,674.32
PAY GRADE: 34
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.
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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.
This position is located in Las Vegas within the Equipment Division. Highway Equipment Mechanics play an important role in keeping equipment in the sub districts fleet in safe operating condition for routine maintenance and emergency response; and are critical in effectively preserving and managing our assets. Incumbents diagnose, maintain, modify, and repair Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) equipment and are responsible to keep equipment in the District's fleet including a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment in good repair for routine highway maintenance and emergency response. Types of equipment include single and tandem axle dump trucks, motor graders, chip spreaders, truck mounted backhoes, twin diesel powered rotary snow blowers, ten wheel water trucks, front end loaders, tractor/trailer combinations, and pavement grinding machines. Types of repairs include, but are not limited to, engine repair or replacement, repairing and rebuilding brake systems, steering and suspension system components, differential and drive line components, servicing of automatic and manual transmissions, electrical and wiring systems; and repairing, maintaining, fabricating and installing parts, components, and special use items. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The 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:
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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. |
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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. |
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Incumbent is required to furnish their own mechanic's tools. |
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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. |
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A Class II Emissions Inspector certification is required. |
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| 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. |
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