Highway Equipment Mechanic 1 Elko

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for Highway Equipment Mechanic 1 located within the Equipment Shop in Elko NV. Incumbents diagnose maintain modify and repair Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) equipment and are responsible for keeping equipment in the districts fleet in good repair for routine highway maintenance and emergency response. This includes a variety of light medium and heavy equipment. 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. Duties also include repairing maintaining fabricating and installing parts components and special use items. Keeping the fleet in safe operating condition is critical to daily operations and in effectively preserving and managing our assets. Link to CDL requirements Equipment Mechanics maintain repair and modify medium (GVWR lbs.) and heavy (GVWR greater than 26000 lbs.) highway maintenance and construction equipment including 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.

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 as described above.

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.

Under general supervision incumbents perform the range of duties described in the series concept. Work is assigned through repair orders. Supervisory approval is required prior to performing costly repairs and for decisions as to whether to repair or replace major system assemblies. This is the journey level in the series.

Working knowledge of: equipment systems and operating characteristics of medium and heavy 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 heavy construction and maintenance equipment; safe working procedures and the proper use storage and disposal of hazardous materials.

Ability to:prepare repair orders requisition supplies and document condition of equipment; read and understand repair orders service manuals operating system manuals and hydraulic and electrical schematics; diagnose and determine what is necessary in repairing a system to restore proper working condition; use various diagnostic and testing equipment and precision measuring devices; lift heavy components and equipment in a safe manner.

Skill in: basic arc and acetylene welding and cutting and basic machining; repairing rebuilding and modifying components of highway equipment including diesel and gas engines automatic and manual transmissions and hydraulic equipment.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Stephanie Swanson at

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.

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