Equipment Mechanic I/II - City of Sparks

City of Sparks, NV

About the Job

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.

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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:

Duffy. (2014). Modern Automotive Technology, 8th Edition. Goodheart-Wilcon Publisher.

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.

Job Type: Full Time

Location: City of Sparks, Nevada

Agency: Community Services

Source : City of Sparks