Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered YES, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary, benefit package, tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plan. People who come to Sparks stay in Sparks.
Application Tips:
The City of Sparks is currently seeking to hire one (1) Equipment Mechanic in the Public Works Division of the Community Services Department.
If you have any questions, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us. The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Civil Service Testing:
The Civil Service Examination for this position will be a written exam conducted in-person at the City of Sparks' City Hall Building, located at 431 Prater Way, Sparks, NV on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Please note that this is the only date currently scheduled for testing, additional dates may be considered depending on department availability and need. If you have questions about testing, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us. Qualified applicants will be notified of testing specifics, including time and meeting room.
For this exam, the testing agency has provided a source list for candidates to prepare. Please see below for preparation material information:
If you are unable to purchase the preparation materials, please note that Human Resources has limited access and can provide in-person access on a first come first served basis. Materials and staff time are limited. To secure a study time, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us as soon as possible. Usage of testing preparation materials from the City of Sparks is only allowed through Human Resources Office. Therefore, materials cannot be checked out and must be reviewed in-person.
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision perform maintenance, repair and service to a variety of equipment and vehicles used by the City.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level class in the Equipment Mechanic series, expected to perform assigned maintenance and repair duties under general supervision.
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
DESCRIPTION
Perform highly skilled maintenance, repair, and overhaul a variety of equipment and vehicles used by the City.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level class in the Equipment Mechanic series, expected to perform the full range of essential functions with limited supervision.
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process:
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and related equipment in a commercial fleet or City fleet setting.
Licenses and Certificates:
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license.
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, a forklift certification.
Must possess within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment, a valid Nevada Class A CDL driver's license with tanker and combination vehicle endorsements.
Must possess within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, a valid 1G emissions testing certification from the State of Nevada.
Must possess within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment, a valid 2G emissions test and repair certification from the State of Nevada.
Must possess within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment, an ASE Master certificate.
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in the repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and related equipment in a commercial fleet or City fleet setting equivalent to the City’s class of Equipment Mechanic I.
Licenses and Certificates:
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license.
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, a forklift certification.
Must possess within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment, a valid Nevada Class A CDL driver's license with tanker and combination vehicle endorsements.
Must possess within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, a valid 1G emissions testing certification from the State of Nevada.
Must possess within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment, a valid 2G emissions test and repair certification from the State of Nevada.
Must possess within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment, an ASE Master certificate.
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I
Diagnose, repair, clean, adjust and install fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of parts such as carburetors, fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring, switches, batteries, radiators, thermostats, and water pumps. Observe safe work methods and utilize safety equipment related to work.
Diagnose and repair a wide variety of gasoline and diesel injection systems and engines; trucks and construction equipment; advanced electrical systems; computer systems and modules using DVOM, scan tools and lab scope; power transmission systems including clutches, standard transmissions, auto transmissions and differential units; front and rear axles, gears, bearings, universal joints and hydraulic units.
Diagnose, repair and maintain vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment, steering mechanisms, brakes and other controls; and inspect and replace broken or worn parts.
Install electrical and radio systems in vehicles as necessary. Modify systems as required. Maintain and repair solar charging systems.
Operate fabrication equipment such as band saws, chop saws, plasma cutter, drill press, horizontal lathe, metal shear, press brake, tubing bender and tubing notcher. Load and unload trucks and equipment with a forklift.
Road test vehicles, drive trucks or equipment as required. Diagnose and perform electrical, hydraulic and other repairs in the field. Perform smog checks, smog related failure repairs, and certify vehicles.
Perform specialty repairs on Police and Fire equipment, minor repairs to engines and vehicle alignments. Use and perform minor maintenance on hand, power and shop tools and test equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on construction equipment, heavy trucks, street sweepers, automobiles, light trucks and other equipment. Maintain and repair small gasoline engines and equipment found on mowers and chain saws.
Read and interpret manuals, drawings, and specifications. Prepare basic records and reports. Create oral and written reports of work performed. Complete forms and accurately maintain records. Estimate necessary labor, material and equipment to complete assignments and order parts required.
Train others in work knowledge, procedures, skills, and abilities. Perform other duties which may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Physical Demands:
Requires sufficient strength and stamina to perform sustained heavy physical labor for extended periods of time. Requires the ability to: lift and carry equipment weighing up to sixty (60) lbs., safely operate heavy and potentially hazardous tools or equipment, and work outdoors in medians and roadways in varied weather conditions with exposure to heavy traffic and other potential hazards.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
Diagnose, repair, clean, adjust and install fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of parts such as carburetors, fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring, switches, batteries, radiators, thermostats, and water pumps. Observe safe work methods and utilize safety equipment related to work.
Diagnose, repair and overhaul a wide variety of gasoline and diesel injection systems and engines; trucks and construction equipment; advanced electrical systems; computer systems and modules using DVOM, scan tools and lab scope; power transmission systems including clutches, standard transmissions, auto transmissions, differential units; front and rear axles, gears, bearings, universal joints and hydraulic units.
Diagnose, repair, adjust and maintain vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment, steering mechanisms, brakes and other controls; and inspect and replace broken or worn parts.
Install electrical and radio systems in vehicles as necessary. Modify systems as required. Maintain and repair solar charging systems.
Operate fabrication equipment such as band saws, chop saws, plasma cutter, drill press, horizontal lathe, metal shear, press brake, tubing bender and tubing notcher. Load and unload trucks and equipment with a forklift.
Road tests vehicles, drive trucks or equipment as required. Diagnose and perform electrical, hydraulic and other repairs in the field. Perform smog checks, smog related failure repairs and certify vehicles.
Perform specialty repairs on Police and Fire equipment, major repairs and overhauls to engines and vehicle alignments. Use and perform minor maintenance on hand, power and shop tools and test equipment. Perform preventive maintenance and overhaul on construction equipment, heavy trucks, street sweepers, automobiles, light trucks and other equipment. Maintain and repair small gasoline engines and equipment found on mowers and chain saws.
Read and interpret manuals, drawings, and specifications. Prepare basic records and reports. Create oral and written reports of performed work. Complete forms and accurately maintain records. Estimate necessary labor, material, equipment needed to complete assignments and order parts required.
Design and fabricate parts using a variety of materials and multiple welding processes; and repair shop equipment and tools, playground equipment, truck beds, racks, sports equipment, tables, traffic cabinets and any other projects the City has.
Mentor and train others in work knowledge, procedures, skills, and abilities. Perform other duties which may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Physical Demands:
Requires sufficient strength and stamina to perform sustained heavy physical labor for extended periods of time. Requires the ability to: lift and carry equipment weighing up to sixty (60) lbs., safely operate heavy and potentially hazardous tools or equipment, and work outdoors in medians and roadways in varied weather conditions with exposure to heavy traffic and other potential hazards.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION
Human Resources will require prior to the first examination for the position, necessary documentary evidence be submitted for fitness of any qualification. Any requirement not met for the advertised position prior to the first examination for that position, will be cause for Human Resources to decline to examine, certify or hire the applicant.
Recruitment Communication:
Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email only, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.
Disclaimer:
The City of Sparks hires and promotes candidates based on a competitive merit selection process, which may include any or all of the following: screening for minimum qualifications, written examinations, supplemental training and experience questionnaires, assessment centers, interviews (oral or written), physical tests or any combination which the Sparks Civil Service Commission may order.
Scoring in the top five (5) for promotion or top ten (10) for entry level in any part of the selection process merely advances the applicant to a higher round of examination, which may consist of additional interviews and other evaluations. Scoring in the top five (5) or ten (10) gives no right to be selected for the position. The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.
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Visit Sparks, Nevada and learn about our beautiful and family-oriented city of more than 98,000 residents. We’re located in the Truckee Meadows between the Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges at an elevation of nearly 4,500 feet. Less than an hour’s drive from Lake Tahoe, we share our beautiful valley on the eastern slope of the Sierra with Reno, our neighbor to the west. Our climate is mild, with lots of sun, low humidity and rainfall, and a full four seasons. The City is the closest metropolitan area to the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, home to Tesla Motors’ gigafactory.
Sparks is in close proximity to the University of Nevada, Reno, a Tier One university. Since the 1990’s Sparks has grown tremendously, offering residents and visitors a wide array of services and activities. Quality of life is cited as one of the main reasons people relocate to Sparks. Summer and winter outdoor activities abound!
The city’s Community Services and Planning Department and the Sparks Redevelopment Agency work in tandem with current business owners and new developers to provide a business friendly environment to pursue responsible economic activities. The Sparks industrial area provides opportunities for a wide range of businesses to open or expand their operations in western Nevada, with excellent commercial and cargo air (Reno-Tahoe International Airport), surface (I-80 and U.S. 395) and rail (Union Pacific) transportation at one’s doorstep.