• Equipment Mechanic 2

    State of Nevada (NV)


    EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 2

    APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $54,434.16 to $80,053.92 PAY GRADE: 31

     

    The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

     

    For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

     

    In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

    JOB INFORMATION

    Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

     

    Department: Public Safety (http://dps.nv.gov/)

     

    Division: Highway Patrol

     

    Job Class Code: 09.331

    RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

    Announcement Number: 52039

     

    Open to all qualified persons.

     

    Posted 07/24/2025

     

    Close Date: 07/31/2025

    Recruiter:

    KARA CARMONNE

    Phone: (775)684-0107

    Email: [email protected]

     

    Applications accepted for another 6 Days 23 Hrs 19 Mins

    The Position

    Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, and modify fleet equipment comprised of a variety of light, medium, and heavy automotive and maintenance equipment, landscape equipment, computerized testing equipment, and diesel-fueled electric power generators.-

     

    Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept to include journey level duties such as extensive electrical and fuel system diagnosis and repair work, rebuilding complete transmissions, and performing mechanical inspections of vehicles involved in accidents.

     

    The Nevada Highway Patrol Division (NHP) is seeking an Equipment Mechanic 2 to join the Reno shop team. This role is critical to maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and modifying a diverse fleet of light, medium, and heavy vehicles, including Ford Explorers, F150s, and Dodge Chargers, as well as diesel-fueled electric power generators. As an integral member of the NHP team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and reliability of the fleet that supports Nevada's law enforcement operations. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

     

    To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-9\_0/

    To Qualify:

    In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

    Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

     

    Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprentice-ship program; OR completion of the Equipment Mechanic-In-Training program in Nevada State service; OR one year experience as an Equipment Mechanic I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

     

    Special Notes

     

    Applicants must attach verification of successful completion of an apprenticeship program and/or experienced gained through an apprenticeship program at the time of application.

    Special Requirements

    A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

     

    The Examination

     

    Application Evaluation Exam

     

    The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

    INFORMATIONAL LINKS

    For more information about state employment, visit the following:

    Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

     

    Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

     

    Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

     

    More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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    Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

    Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

     

    The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

     

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