APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$45,810.72 to
$67,713.84
PAY GRADE: 33
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.
This position is located at the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) within the Elko Equipment Shop. The Equipment Mechanic I diagnoses, maintains, modifies, and repairs NDOT equipment and is responsible to keep equipment in the sub district's equipment fleet including a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment in good repair for routine maintenance and emergency response. Repairs include, but are not limited to, engine repair or components, differential and drive line components, servicing of automatic and manual transmissions, electrical and wiring systems. They are responsible to restore systems throughout the fleet. They not only repair and maintain but they also fabricate and install parts, components and special use items. Keeping the fleet in safe operating condition is critical to the daily operations that NDOT preforms and in effectively preserving and managing our assets. The mechanic I keeps the fleet in a safe operation state enabling safer operations for NDTO crews.
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:
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Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program; OR completion of the Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program in Nevada State service; 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 requires random testing for controlled substances during employment. |
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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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