Announcement Number: 53319 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 12/17/2025
Recruiter:
STEPHANIE SWANSON
Phone: (775)888-7276
Email:
stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position Highway Equipment Mechanic Supervisor's organize, control and direct the operation and staff of a major maintenance station equipment shop or the Equipment Division's headquarters equipment shop.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
Highway equipment mechanic supervisors organize, control and direct the operation and staff at the maintenance station equipment shop or the equipment division?s headquarters equipment shop. Incumbents function as first line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff, review work and initiate disciplinary action. ***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 apprenticeship program and three years of journey level experience in repairing and rebuilding a variety of equipment components including engines, cooling systems, transmissions and converters, drive trains, differentials, brake systems and steering systems, two years which were in a leadworker or supervisory capacity; OR graduation from a vocational school with emphasis in heavy diesel truck and equipment repairs and three years of journey level experience as described above, two years which were in a leadworker capacity or supervisory capacity; OR one year of experience as a Highway Equipment Mechanic III in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Highway Equipment Mechanic II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A valid Nevada Class A or B driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law required random testing for controlled substances during 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
2) Describe your experience as a State of Nevada Highway Equipment Mechanic or your formal training with fleet equipment repairs.
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:
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204