Equipment Mechanic 3

About This Role

This journeyman-level position focuses on the advanced repair, maintenance, and overhaul of a wide variety of equipment and vehicles, including automotive, diesel, construction, and specialized machinery. The role involves diagnosing complex malfunctions, performing major and minor repairs, and implementing preventative maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Determine the cause and extent of component or system failure through test drives, pressure and temperature checks, visual inspection, diagnostic equipment, and technical documentation
• Diagnose malfunctions and order parts required for repairs by researching parts manuals, contacting vendors, and completing purchase requisitions
• Repair and/or rebuild brake systems including disc, drum, and air brakes
• Replace brake shoes and pads
• Turn drums and rotors on a brake lathe
• Rebuild master cylinder and wheel cylinders and replace brake lines
• Repair or replace defective air brake components such as air valves, compressors, air tanks, air dryers, air lines, and air chambers
• Repair and/or replace steering and suspension
• Perform both major and minor repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintenance on various systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emissions systems
• Fabricate or modify parts, weld, and work on specialized systems like computerized controls and emission systems
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules, performing inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and parts used
• Adhere to safety protocols and environmental regulations, including EPA standards
• Collaborate with other mechanics, supervisors, and personnel to ensure efficient workflow
• Maintain, repair, and modify fleet equipment comprised of a variety of light, medium, and heavy automotive and maintenance equipment as well as specialized mechanical equipment and machinery including landscape equipment, computerized testing equipment, and diesel-fueled electric power generators

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience equivalent to the 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 as described above

About the Company

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR has over 900 employees and consists of the Director's Office and various divisions and programs, providing services in every community of the State.