Highway Equipment Mechanic 2

State of Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for Highway Equipment Mechanic 2 located within the Equipment Division, in Las Vegas, NV. Highway Equipment Mechanics play an important role in keeping equipment in the sub districts fleet in safe operating condition for routine maintenance and emergency response; and are critical in effectively preserving and managing our assets. Under general supervision, Highway Equipment Mechanics II assist the supervisor the preponderance of the time on a regular and recurring basis by scheduling equipment for maintenance and repairs; monitoring the progress of work; maintaining records and preparing reports and function as a lead worker to lower level mechanics in a major equipment shop to include providing training and technical assistance, assigning and reviewing work, and providing input to performance evaluations. Lead worker and supervisory positions also diagnose and determine the time and cost of repairs; complete repair order forms; assign work to shop staff based on skill, training, and priority of repairs; monitor progress of work in the shop; and provide technical assistance. Incumbents also compile information; maintain records and complete reports related to vehicle usage, equipment awaiting repairs, open work orders, equipment data files, tool and equipment inventory, hazardous chemicals and material safety data sheets, accident reports and accident investigations. Highway Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, and modify medium (GVWR 10,500-26,000 lbs.) and heavy (GVWR greater than 26,000 lbs.) highway maintenance and construction equipment including single and tandem axle dump trucks, motor graders, chip spreaders, truck mounted backhoes, diesel powered rotary snow blowers, ten wheel water trucks, front end loaders, tractor/trailer combinations and pavement grinding machines.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy duty vehicles and equipment; OR completion of the Equipment Mechanic-in-Training program in Nevada State service followed by one year of journey level experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Highway Equipment Mechanic I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Detailed knowledge of: equipment systems and operating characteristics of light, medium, heavy, and specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment from a variety of manufacturers; methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, assembly, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and highway construction and maintenance equipment.
Working knowledge of: federal and State rules and regulations governing exhaust emission standards.
Ability to: diagnose, repair and service devices for the control of exhaust emissions; calculate the time and cost of repairs and prepare repair orders; set priorities which reflect the relative importance of repair orders.
Skill in: performing complex diagnoses, repair, rebuilding, and modifications.

Responsibilities

Determine the cause and extent of component or system failure through test drives, pressure and temperature checks, disassembly, inspection, use of diagnostic equipment, and reference to technical manuals, service information bulletins, blueprints and schematic manuals.
Plan course of action and order parts required for repairs by researching parts manual to locate proper parts; contact vendors and complete purchase requisitions.
Repair and/or rebuild brake systems, steering components and suspensions; replace brake shoes and pads; turn drums and rotors on a brake lathe; rebuild master cylinders and wheel cylinders; repair brake lines, hoses and power booster; maintain and overhaul air brake systems to include air compressor, governor, reservoirs, air dryers, control valves, and actuators; update obsolete systems to meet current regulations and requirements; repack cylinders or rebuild power steering pumps; repair or replace tie rod ends, drag links, idler arms, and ball joints; adjust sleeves, king pins, and spindles; repair or replace springs, pins, bushings, axles, spring shackles, mounts and shocks.
Perform hydraulic system service; repair leaks; replace or fabricate hoses, fittings, and O-ring seals; rebuild hydraulic pumps and motors; repair hydraulic control valves, cylinders and rams; design equipment to utilize an existing system to perform additional tasks not originally intended for system such as freeway line stripers and pavement marking machines.
Repair and/or rebuild power distribution systems; make adjustments and replace gaskets, oil seals, fittings and lines; repair axles, U-joints, and power take-off units; remove differentials, transfer cases, transmissions and clutches; rebuild parts and reassemble with new parts as needed; make necessary adjustments and modifications; reinstall components and conduct road tests.
Perform electrical system diagnosis and repairs to include repairing or replacing electrical components such as batteries, alternators, starters, ignitions, relays, regulators and switches; design new electrical systems or accessories and modify existing systems for computers or video equipment such as systems used for freeway line stripers and pavement marking machines.
Repair diesel and gasoline powered engines; check, adjust and calibrate engines to original performance level; replace injectors; adjust valves; inspect and replace filters; check pressures; disassemble and clean external and internal parts for inspection; grind valves; repair cylinders, pistons, crankshafts, camshafts and connecting rods; replace bearings; reassemble engine and/or components; test complete engine or components through a road test and/or use of a dynamometer.
Design and fabricate mechanical apparatus such as battery holders, toolboxes, and light mounting brackets; design, layout and order appropriate materials; weld sections together and mount apparatus on equipment.
Perform modifications to lengthen or shorten truck frames as assigned; cut frame; weld frame and grind welds; measure and move rear suspension to correct wheel base; measure driveline and lengthen lines and wires to fit components.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Assist the supervisor the preponderance of the time on a regular and recurring basis by scheduling equipment for maintenance and repairs; monitoring the progress of work; maintaining records and preparing reports; and either: 1) Function as a lead-worker to lower level mechanics in a major equipment shop to include providing training and technical assistance, assigning and reviewing work, and providing input to performance evaluations; 2) In a remote satellite shop, independently supervise shop operations which may include supervision of lower level mechanics (less than three) and fleet service staff; or 3) Work as a Class II Emission Inspector performing inspections and certifying all emissions-related repairs performed by non-certified mechanics including diagnostics; provide technical assistance, maintain test equipment, and document and retain all records regarding emission certification.