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AUTOMOTIVE AND EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I/II

Salary

$26.00 - $41.52 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

29409

Department

Real Property Management

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Closing Date

10/14/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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+ Benefits

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Real Property Management Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Automotive and Equipment Technician I/II position. As part of our team, you will perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of Clark County vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate will be skilled in independently servicing and maintaining gasoline and diesel engines, power transmission systems, steering mechanisms, and other automotive and heavy-duty vehicle components. Responsibilities also include adhering to safety protocols, delivering excellent customer service, and following both written and verbal instructions.

Automotive and Equipment Technician I: $26.00 - $38.46 Hourly

Automotive and Equipment Technician II: $28.15 - $41.52 Hourly

The Automotive and Equipment Technician I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Automotive and Equipment Technician II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Automotive and Equipment Technician I - Equivalent to graduation from high school AND three (3) years of full-time experience in automotive equipment services and repair work. Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the automotive trade may be substituted for the three (3) years of required experience.

Automotive and Equipment Technician II - In addition to the above: Minimum of one (1) year of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or heavy construction equipment. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the apprenticeship program on a year for year basis. Attendance at a recognized trade school is desirable.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Work with exposure to potentially hazardous fuels, oils and solvents.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment; specified positions may require a Class A license with endorsements required to road test and/or operate heavy duty vehicles and equipment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Diagnoses and may perform major repairs and overhauls to both gasoline and diesel engines, involving inspection and replacement of broken or worn parts such as pistons, piston rings, valves, bearings, fittings and gaskets.

+ Diagnoses and repairs, cleans, adjusts and installs fuel, ignition, electrical, electronic and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of such parts as carburetors and fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring, switches, batteries, and radiators, thermostats and water pumps.

+ Diagnoses and repairs and overhauls power transmission systems including such parts as clutches, standard transmissions, differential units, front and rear axles, gears, bearings, universal joints and hydraulic units; diagnoses and repairs and adjusts steering mechanisms and other controls.

+ Road tests vehicles; drives trucks or equipment as required; inspects vehicles in the shop and field; smog checks and certifies vehicles. Installs and tests electrical systems in vehicles as necessary; modifies such systems as required.

+ Diagnoses and performs electrical, hydraulic and other repairs in the field.

+ Performs preventive maintenance work on construction equipment, heavy trucks, street sweepers, automobiles, light trucks and other equipment.

+ Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, and specifications; estimates labor, material and equipment and order parts required to complete assignments.

+ Diagnoses, repairs and maintains vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment.

+ Observes safe work methods and utilizes safety equipment related to the work.

+ May road test and/or regularly operate heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

+ Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

+ Uses and performs minor maintenance on hand, power and shop tools and test equipment related to the work.

+ Makes oral and written reports of work performed; completes forms and maintains accurate maintenance records using an automated fleet information system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade test equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

Indicate your full-time professional experience in automotive equipment services and repair work.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

03

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 2. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

04

Have you successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship in the automotive trade?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "Yes" in question 4, please list your current and professional apprenticeship certification relevant to this position. Type N/A if you answered "No". (see template below). Certification: Name of agency or institution administering the certification:

06

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

07

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

08

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing preventive maintenance work on construction equipment and heavy trucks.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing preventive maintenance work on street sweepers.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

10

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 8-9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience diagnosing and repairing, cleaning, adjusting, and installing fuel, ignition, electrical, electronic, and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of such parts as carburetors, fuel injectors, fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring, switches, batteries, and radiators, thermostats, and water pumps.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

12

Indicate your full-time professional experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems, and associated power take-off equipment.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience diagnosing and performing major repairs and overhauls to both gasoline and diesel engines, involving inspection and replacement of broken or worn parts such as pistons, piston rings, valves, bearings, fittings, and gaskets.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling power transmission systems including such parts as clutches, standard transmissions, differential units, front and rear axles, gears, bearings, universal joints, and hydraulic units.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

15

Indicate your full-time professional experience diagnosing and repairing, and adjusting steering mechanisms and other controls.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

16

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 11-15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

17

Indicate your full-time professional experience utilizing International's Diamond Logic Software.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

18

Indicate your full-time professional experience operating computer base diagnostic equipment such as CANBUS, OBDII and IDS Software.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

19

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 17-18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

20

Indicate your full-time professional experience making oral and written reports of work performed, completing forms, and maintaining accurate maintenance records using an automated fleet information system.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

21

Indicate your full-time professional experience installing and testing electrical systems in vehicles as necessary and modifying such systems as required.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

22

Indicate your full-time professional experience reading and interpreting manuals, schematics, and specifications; estimating labor, material and equipment and ordering parts required to complete assignments.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

23

Indicate your full-time professional experience operating equipment and driving vehicles, trucks and equipment as required.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

24

Indicate your full-time professional experience using and performing minor maintenance on hand, power and shop tools and test equipment related to the work.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

25

Indicate your full-time professional experience observing safe work methods and utilizing safety equipment related to the work.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

26

Indicate your full-time professional experience inspecting and repairing vehicles and equipment in the field.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

27

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 20-26. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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