The Position 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. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. This position is located within the Equipment Shop, Sparks. 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. Incumbents diagnose, maintain, modify, and repair Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) equipment and are responsible to keep equipment in the District's fleet including a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment in good repair for routine highway maintenance and emergency response. Types of equipment include single and tandem axle dump trucks, motor graders, chip spreaders, truck mounted backhoes, twin diesel powered rotary snow blowers, ten wheel water trucks, front end loaders, tractor/trailer combinations, and pavement grinding machines. Types of repairs include, but are not limited to, engine repair or replacement, repairing and rebuilding brake systems, steering and suspension system components, differential and drive line components, servicing of automatic and manual transmissions, electrical and wiring systems; and repairing, maintaining, fabricating, and installing parts, components, and special use items. 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. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-9_0/