APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$43,346.88 to
$63,746.64
PAY GRADE: 31
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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.
Special Equipment Operators schedule, transport and operate specialized highway maintenance vehicles on a statewide basis, to include tractor-trailer combination vehicles, bridge inspection units, or large vacuum culvert cleaners.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This position is located within the Structural Division, Carson City. The incumbent will participate in the performance of federally-required bridge safety inspections, statewide. Supervising crews operating specialized bridge-access heavy equipment. Assists in conducting bridge maintenance and repair activities, statewide. Coordinates bridge inspections activities with traffic control companies, NDOT divisions and districts, railroads, local road authority, law enforcement, etc. Incumbent will ensure proper maintenance has been completed on all bridge inspection equipment and vehicles. The State of Nevada 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, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of journey level experience which included responsibility for operating and transporting heavy equipment on a tractor-trailer, operating a bridge inspection unit or operating a vacuum culvert cleaner; OR two years of experience as a Special Equipment Operator II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Some incumbents must successfully complete a bridge inspection school within twelve months of the date of appointment.
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.
Special Requirements
Statewide travel for extended periods is required.
This position is subject to call-out or call-back.
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.
Additional Position Criteria
TELL US HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS POSITION!
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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) This position requires travel statewide between 50%-75% of the time. Will this be an issue for you?
2) Do you have experience in heavy equipment operation, maintenance or repair? **Absence of this experience is not necessarily disqualifying**
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
