Equipment Mechanic 2

State of Nevada•Reno, NV

17h

About The Position

The Nevada Highway Patrol Division (NHP) is seeking an Equipment Mechanic 2 to join the Reno shop team. This role maintains, diagnoses, repairs, and modifies a diverse fleet of light, medium, and heavy vehicles, including Ford Explorers, F150s, Dodge Chargers, and diesel-fueled electric power generators. The position supports the safety and reliability of the fleet used in Nevada law enforcement operations. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of equipment mechanic duties, including journey-level work such as extensive electrical and fuel-system diagnosis and repair, rebuilding complete transmissions, converting surplus military vehicles to fire apparatus, and inspecting vehicles involved in accidents.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program; or completion of the Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program in Nevada State service; or one year of experience as an Equipment Mechanic I in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of equipment systems and operating characteristics, and of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used to assemble, overhaul, repair, and adjust automotive equipment.
Ability to read and understand repair orders, service manuals, operating systems manuals, and hydraulic and electrical schematics.
Ability to diagnose problems and determine repairs needed to restore systems to proper working condition.
Ability to use diagnostic and testing equipment and precision measuring devices.
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
Skill in repairing, rebuilding, and modifying vehicle and equipment components, including rebuilding transmissions and performing extensive electrical and fuel-system diagnosis and repair.

Responsibilities

Determine the cause and extent of component or system failures using test drives, pressure and temperature checks, visual inspections, diagnostic equipment, and technical references.
Diagnose malfunctions, research and order required parts, contact vendors as needed, and complete purchase requisitions.
Repair and rebuild brake systems, including disc, drum, and air brakes; replace brake components and lines; and repair or replace air-brake components.
Repair or replace steering and suspension system components.
Repair or replace differential and driveline components, including removing, disassembling, repairing, reassembling, and reinstalling differentials and driveshafts.
Repair and service automatic and manual transmissions, replace fluids, filters, and seals, and repair or replace clutch assemblies.
Maintain and repair electrical and wiring systems, including generators, alternators, batteries, fuses, ignition components, starters, wiring, connectors, switches, motors, and lamps.
Fabricate and install parts, components, and special-use items by measuring, drawing plans, calculating material requirements, cutting, assembling, and installing finished products.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Perform journey-level duties, including extensive electrical and fuel-system diagnosis and repair, transmission rebuilding, conversion of surplus military vehicles to fire apparatus, and mechanical inspections of vehicles involved in accidents.