Highway Equipment Mechanic

Job description
Position: HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I
Location: Ely

nevada employee action and timekeeping system

approximate annual salary: $5+,257.44 to $87,570.72

pay grade: 33

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: a permanent, full time vacancy

applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.
• * qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
the position

highway equipment mechanics maintain, repair, and modify medium (gvwr 10, 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 work independently with little or no additional training.

the nevada department of transportation is recruiting to fill a highway equipment mechanic i position in ely, nevada. The highway equipment mechanic i position is responsible for diagnosing and repairing light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty equipment. This position is also responsible for responding to field service calls and improvising as necessary to perform field repairs.

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, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (gina), or compensation and/or wages.

this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
minimum qualifications

in order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

education and experience:
• 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.special requirements

incumbent is required to furnish their own mechanic's tools.

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.

a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
additional position criteria

a valid class a commercial driver's license is required within six months of employment.
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.
contact information

direct inquiries or correspondence to:

division of human resource management
northern nevada
515 east musser street,
first floor
carson city, nevada

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division of human resource management
southern nevada
7251 amigo st,
suite 120
las vegas, nv 8+11+

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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, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (gina), or compensation and/or wages.

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