Senior Equipment Mechanic

**Promotional Opportunity**

**This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees**

The ideal candidate in this position will take the lead in managing, coordinating, and performing complex repairs and overhauls of City vehicles and equipment. This includes working with both gasoline and diesel-powered machinery, as well as heavy and light construction and other power-driven equipment. Responsibilities will include inspecting, diagnosing, overhauling, repairing, and adjusting engines, transmissions, and related vehicle systems. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining various records and reports and carrying out a range of technical tasks related to their assigned duties.
We currently have one vacancy in the Maintenance and Operations Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

• Lead, plan, train, review, and perform the work for maintaining, repairing, and overhauling gasoline and diesel-powered, heavy and light construction and other power-driven equipment.
• Plan, direct, and participate in all aspects of mechanical maintenance and repair work including troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical problems.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including proper mechanical maintenance and repair of work, and safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Supervise the use, care, and operation of a variety of mechanical repair equipment including, but not limited to, a machine lathe, grinders, voltage meters, and welding equipment.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair a variety of City equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, sewer and storm drain equipment, police vehicles, and parks equipment.
• Work with supervisors and managers to complete specialized repairs and projects as necessary.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical system components, ignition systems, alternators, high-voltage power generators, and starters.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair, and recondition hydraulic systems, front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears, and chain drives.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Tune up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle bodies, port fuel injection systems, and propane fuel systems; repair and maintain emission control systems.
• Repair, adjust, and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors, and hydraulic and air brakes.
• Investigate, measure, and collect data on projects that require specialized tools to complete fabricated, weld, and assemble parts and equipment for City automotive and heavy equipment; fabricate and modify tools as needed.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of parts for maintenance and emergency repairs; assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials; contact vendors and suppliers to obtain parts and materials as needed.
• Maintain and repair automated fuel system.
• Operate the service counter in the absence of the service writer/senior service writer.
• Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of the shop and surrounding work area; dispose of waste, oils, and chemicals according to established safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain and update records of preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles; input information into the computer; prepare statistical maintenance reports as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; distribute parts as necessary.
• Perform related duties as required.

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are equivalent to the following are acceptable.*

Education :

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repairs.

Experience :

• Five years of experience in the maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment as a journey level equipment mechanic and including some lead supervisory responsibility.

License or Certificate :

• Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Possession of an ASE certification is desirable.

**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**

To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at by June 8, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd-floor computer kiosk or 11th-floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into your profile, please call the applicant support line at ....

Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments which include a Cognitive Abilities Test and an Employee Personality Profile; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:

Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 70%

Cognitive Abilities Test = 30%

Employee Personality Profile = Informational purposes only

Online Assessment Details:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.

The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on June 8, 2025. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform the Chief Examiner by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:
In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination (Rule VII, Section 7), candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

1. Classified employees with established veteran status
2. Classified employees without veteran status
3. Non-classified employees and external candidates with established veteran status.

This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

On promotional examinations (Rule VIII, Section 9), in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, a classified employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

Seniority Points:
Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.

Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at ... or ... .

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.