HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SPECIALIST APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $70,282.08 to $104,713.20 PAY GRADE: 37 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 Department: Transportation (http://www.nevadadot.com/) Division: Operations Location: Reno, Sparks Job Class Code: 09.311 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 50086 Open to current classified employees in the specified Department, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. Posted 01/09/2025 Close Date: 01/16/2025 Recruiter: STEPHANIE SWANSON Phone: (775)888-7276 Email: stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 2 Days 1 Hrs 8 Mins The Position Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is located within the Department of Transportation Equipment Division, Reno, NV. This position will be the Equipment Division's AVL program, administrator. Incumbent is responsible for regular inspections of NDOT's fleet and shops statewide to inspect for safety problems, defects, and regulation violations; manages the statewide mechanics training program and new equipment training program; manages the alternate fuel program; manages the over dimensional permits for the fleet; assists the Equipment Division buyers in the review, research, and accomplishment of equipment specifications. 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. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-9\_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from a vocational school with emphasis in heavy equipment mechanics and five years of experience repairing and rebuilding a variety of highway equipment components including engines, cooling systems, transmissions and converters, drive trains, differentials, and brake and steering systems; OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in heavy equipment mechanics and five years of experience as described above; OR two years of experience as a Highway Equipment Mechanic III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Additional Position Criteria 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 Class A commercial driver's license will be required within six months of appointment and a requirement of continued 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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/ More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD 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. 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