Equipment Mechanic I/II

City of Sparks•City of Sparks, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sparks is establishing an eligibility list for Equipment Mechanics in the Public Works Department. The series includes two levels: Equipment Mechanic I is an entry-level position performing assigned maintenance and repair duties under general supervision; Equipment Mechanic II is a journey-level position performing highly skilled maintenance, repair, and overhaul work with limited supervision. Both levels maintain and repair a variety of City vehicles and equipment, including automobiles, heavy trucks, construction equipment, and specialty Police and Fire equipment. The position is a Civil Service, non-exempt role. Candidates must complete the required civil service examination to be placed on the eligibility list for potential interviews. Equipment Mechanics diagnose, service, repair, and overhaul mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, braking, fuel, cooling, transmission, and computer systems; perform preventive maintenance and emissions testing; operate shop and fabrication equipment; and document work in the City’s Fleet Management System. Level II duties include major repairs and overhauls, designing and fabricating parts, and mentoring and training others. The work involves sustained heavy physical labor, lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 60 pounds, operating potentially hazardous tools, equipment, and vehicles, and working outdoors in medians and roadways in varied weather and around heavy traffic. Employees may be called back or held over, and may work off-hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Emergency or inclement-weather work may be required. Employees must maintain a personal set of tools specified by the City and comply with applicable state and federal CDL regulations, including periodic random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application due to Nevada CDL driving requirements.
Equipment Mechanic I: High school diploma or equivalent and either two years of verifiable professional experience repairing vehicles and related equipment, or two years of accredited vehicle or equipment maintenance or repair training.
Equipment Mechanic II: High school diploma or equivalent and four years of verifiable professional work experience repairing vehicles and related equipment.
Equipment Mechanic I: At application, hold ASE Auto Maintenance and ASE Auto Light Repair certifications; required certification copies must be attached to the application.
Equipment Mechanic II: At application, hold a valid Nevada 1G emissions testing certification and an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technicians Certificate (A1–A8), ASE Certified Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technicians Certificate (T2–T8), equivalent OEM certification, or Military Heavy Vehicle Service Credentials Certification; required documentation must be attached to the application.
Both levels: Obtain the equivalent of a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license and forklift certification within 30 days of hire, and maintain them throughout employment.
Equipment Mechanic I: Obtain a valid Nevada 1G emissions testing certification within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment; obtain a Nevada Class A CDL driver’s permit within six months; obtain a Nevada Class A CDL with tanker and combination vehicle endorsements within 12 months and maintain it; obtain the specified master technician, OEM, or military certification within two years and maintain it.
Equipment Mechanic II: Obtain a Nevada Class A CDL driver’s permit within six months; obtain a Nevada Class A CDL with tanker and combination vehicle endorsements within six months and maintain it; obtain a valid Nevada 2G emissions test and repair certification within two years and maintain it.
Knowledge of multiple welding processes, including TIG, MIG, stick, dual shield, and oxy-fuel welding and cutting, and of working with materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and other alloys.
Knowledge of electrical and computer systems, including 12–24 VDC and 110–220 VAC systems.
Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Knowledge of work-related computer applications and software, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; exercise sound judgment within general policy guidelines; and train others in work procedures.
Ability to perform sustained heavy physical labor, lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60 pounds, safely operate potentially hazardous tools, equipment, and vehicles, and work outdoors in varied weather and around traffic and other hazards.
Must possess and maintain a personal set of tools specified by the City.
May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation; CDL holders must comply with state and federal CDL regulations, including periodic random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, maintain, repair, and, at the Equipment Mechanic II level, overhaul City vehicles and equipment, including fuel, ignition, electrical, cooling, engine, transmission, axle, hydraulic, brake, steering, and computer systems.
Perform preventive maintenance on construction equipment, heavy trucks, street sweepers, automobiles, light trucks, and other equipment.
Perform emissions checks, emissions-related repairs, and vehicle certifications.
Repair and maintain specialty Police and Fire equipment; perform minor engine repairs and alignments at Level I, and major engine repairs and overhauls at Level II.
Install and modify vehicle electrical and radio systems, and maintain and repair solar charging systems.
Operate fabrication equipment and use hand, power, shop, and testing tools; perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
At Level II, design and fabricate parts from various materials and welding processes, and repair shop equipment and a range of City property and equipment.
Load and unload trucks and equipment using a forklift; road-test vehicles and drive trucks or equipment as required.
Diagnose and perform electrical, hydraulic, and other repairs in the field.
Read and interpret manuals, drawings, and specifications.
Prepare reports, complete forms, maintain accurate records, estimate labor and materials, and order required parts.
Enter work information accurately into the City’s Fleet Management System in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures.
Train others in work procedures and skills; at Level II, mentor and train others.
Follow safe work methods and use safety equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.