Fleet Mechanic I

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Education and Experience 
•    High school diploma or equivalent
•    Two (2) years of full-time experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or heavy construction equipment. 
•    Graduation from an accredited college, trade school, or vehicle or equipment manufacturer in the repair of automobiles, trucks, or heavy equipment may be substituted for one year of work experience. 
 

Licenses and Certifications 
•    Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.  
•    Must obtain and maintain a Nevada Emissions Inspector License, 1G or 2G, within six months of date of hire/promotion. 
•    Must obtain and maintain a Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) section 609 certification within six months of date of hire/promotion. 
•    Obtain and maintain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications, within eight months of date of hire/ reclassification. Must be certified in a minimum of two automotive and one truck classification from the ASE Certification Test Series approved by the supervisor.
•    Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) or EVT Master Certification preferred. 
•    Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred. 
 

Tool Requirement
•    Must furnish and maintain own toolbox with hand and power tools sufficient to complete all types of repairs routinely performed in the shop facility. A list of tools required will be furnished to the incumbent before date of hire/promotion.
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•    Thorough knowledge and ability in methods, tools, and equipment used in performing maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles and powered equipment, use of welding, grinding and metal cutting equipment, and the use of safe work practices in compliance with OSHA standards. 

•    Knowledge on pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Personal computers and common office software. 

•    Knowledge on Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. 

•    Performing basic to intermediate diagnostic and repair services. Interpreting, explaining and enforcing department policies and procedures. 

•    Operating a variety of automotive repair and diagnostic tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner. 

•    Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems and causes in automobile, diesel, construction and related equipment. 

•    Operating computerized equipment. 

•    Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 

•    Constant use of speech and hearing, in safe operation of equipment, and in communicating with other personnel. 

•    Must be able to operate a motor vehicle  

•    Able to work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including concrete, pavement, slippery and uneven surfaces and rough terrain. Occasional field environment with some travel from site to site

•    Able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

•    Possess visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment

•    Required to wear personnel protective equipment while performing their duties

•    Climbing occasionally-frequently, in and out of vehicles climbing on ladders while performing job duties

•    Constant, repetitive, and prolonged use of both hands and arms in reaching, handling, grasping, fingering, gripping, and working with arms overhead

•    Extended, constant use of sight while inspecting and repairing equipment and vehicles; including hand, eye and foot coordination, color vision, and visual acuity in near-, mid-, and far-ranges

This class specification may not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodations for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant as possible.
**NRS 286.042
NV PERS Official Policy 11.6