Equipment Mechanic 3

State of Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) protects, manages, and enhances Nevada’s resources. An Equipment Mechanic III is an advanced journey-level position responsible for repairing, maintaining, overhauling, and modifying a wide variety of fleet equipment and vehicles, including light, medium, and heavy automotive and maintenance equipment; landscape equipment; specialized mechanical equipment and machinery; computerized testing equipment; and diesel-fueled electric power generators. The position performs the full range of duties in the equipment mechanic series under general supervision and may regularly serve as a lead worker for lower-level mechanics or, in a correctional environment, an inmate crew. The work includes diagnosing complex failures, performing major and minor repairs and preventative maintenance, fabricating and installing parts, maintaining repair records, following safety and environmental requirements, and coordinating with mechanics, supervisors, vendors, and other technical resources.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey-level experience equivalent to Equipment Mechanic II; or one year of experience as an Equipment Mechanic II in Nevada State Service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of equipment systems and operating characteristics.
Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used to assemble, overhaul, repair, and adjust automotive and maintenance equipment.
Working knowledge of equipment safety, safe work methods, and the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Ability to read and understand service and operating systems manuals, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to set priorities reflecting the relative importance of assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and other sources of technical information.
Skill in improvising as necessary to perform repairs in the field.
Incumbents are expected to have knowledge, skills, and abilities from a previous level.

Responsibilities

Determine the cause and extent of component or system failures using test drives, pressure and temperature checks, visual inspections, diagnostic equipment, technical manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, and schematics.
Diagnose malfunctions, research and order required parts, contact vendors when necessary, and complete purchase requisitions.
Repair and rebuild brake systems, including disc, drum, and air brakes; service brake components and replace brake lines.
Repair or replace steering and suspension system components.
Repair or replace differential and drive-line components, including bearings, seals, and universal joints; check drive-shaft alignment and balance.
Service and repair automatic and manual transmissions, including replacing fluid, filters, seals, and 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 needs, cutting, welding or bolting, and installing finished items.
Perform advanced repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles, including engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emissions systems.
Maintain detailed records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and parts used.
Follow safety protocols and environmental regulations, including EPA standards, and use, store, and dispose of hazardous materials properly.
Collaborate with other mechanics, supervisors, personnel, vendors, and technical-information sources to support efficient work.
As a regular lead worker, train and provide technical assistance to lower-level mechanics, assign and review work, and provide input to performance evaluations; or, in a correctional environment, lead an inmate crew and document performance through periodic reports.
Perform related duties as assigned.