Utilities Maintenance Mechanic

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience 

• Graduation from High School or Equivalent, and four (4) years of skilled experience in performing equipment maintenance and repair in a water or wastewater plant or industrial setting. Successful completion of recognized apprenticeship in an electrical or mechanical trade may be substituted on a year for year basis. Attendance at a recognized trade school is desirable, as is experience in a wastewater treatment plant. 
• Any combination of education, training and experience which produces the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job and related to the essential functions of the position
• Equivalency: May substitute a combination of equivalent education and experience. The city assesses one year of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education

Licenses and Certifications 

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain an appropriate Nevada state driver’s license at time of appointment; specified positions may require possession of a Class B license. 
• Specified positions may require a crane operator’s certification through the National Commission of the Certification of Crane Operator’s (NCCCO) or equivalent
• Possession of an appropriate City of North Las Vegas forklift certification with six (6) months from the date of hire.
• Must possess a certification and have medical clearance to wear a full-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess a NDEP Water Distribution Grade 1 certification within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire.
• Must possess a valid Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 Certification within thirty (30) months from date of hire.
• Other certifications requirements may apply for specific appointments. Reciprocity for equivalent certifications from other states may be considered.
  

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
3. Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%)
4. Pre-Employment Screening –   Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
5. Selection/Offers

Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.   It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Matthew Bulavsky
Talent Acquisition Partner
BulavskyM@CityofNorthLasVegas.com