Skilled Trades Apprentice

***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 hiring for a Skilled Trades Apprentice in Sparks NV. This recruitment will be used to underfill the Highway Equipment Mechanic 1. Highway Equipment Mechanics diagnose maintain modifies and repairs NDOT equipment and is responsible to keep equipment in the sub districts 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 replacement repairing and rebuilding brake systems steering and suspension system components servicing of automatic and manual transmissions electrical and wiring systems. Incumbent is responsible to restore systems throughout the fleet. Incumbent will not only repair and maintain but also fabricate and install parts and components. The Highway Equipment Mechanic I keeps the fleet in a safe operating state enabling safer operations for NDOT crews. Special note-The Skilled Trades Apprentice position requires that incumbents spend four years in this position 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. Link to CDL requirements NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 1. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.

No experience or education required.

1. Receive on-the-job training in both a classroom setting and in practical field exercises.
2. Participate in classes complete coursework and assignments and take written examinations.
3. Service repair and maintain assigned trades equipment.
4. Serve as an assistant to the skilled trades staff and complete instructional assignments.
5. Perform duties applicable to the occupation.
6. Perform related duties as assigned.

• Proper grammar punctuation and spelling; operation of computer equipment for entering retrieving and accessing information; mathematical computation.
• Relevant tools and equipment; applicable health and safety regulations; manual labor.

• Interpersonal and communication both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

• Read understand implement and explain federal and State laws regulations and agency policies and procedures; read and understand equipment manuals applicable codes blueprints and diagrams; work cooperatively with others; follow verbal and written instructions.
• Evaluate information problems and goals; think clearly and rationally; diagnose situations correctly and act quickly; understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions.
• Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools materials and equipment; perform work relevant to assigned trades.

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.