Fleet Services Master Technician

**Applications are reviewed regularly, and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.
Benefits include:                         

• No Nevada state income tax.   Did you know that Nevada is one of the states in the US that does not have a state income tax? This means that if you live or work in Nevada, you get to keep more of your hard-earned money. This is a significant advantage that makes Nevada stand out from other states.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid.  This sets us apart from other employers.   Employees do not contribute to FICA and the County exclusively contributes 100% to your retirement account.        
• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program
• Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Stable, friendly/family environment. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

• Schedules and sets priorities for maintenance and repair of equipment with the various user departments; completes computer-based repair orders, reviews repair orders to ensure accuracy and completeness, and evaluates the work upon completion; maintains communications with clients on repair status.
• Performs diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on a wide variety of County vehicles and equipment to include tune-ups, overhauling engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, brakes, drive trains, generators, computer controlled fuel injection and emission related equipment, carburetors, air conditioning, electrical, cooling, suspension, pumps, hydraulic systems, and steering.
• Performs fabrication, welding, and modification of parts for installation of specialized equipment including radar, tracking systems, video recording systems, cage/partition units, radios, lighting, sirens, switches, remote control systems, hydraulic systems, fire apparatus, K-9 projects, and other equipment accessories.
• Operates automotive and general shop equipment to include lathes, gas and arc welding equipment, engine analyzers, tire equipment, scanners, and computers; complies with and helps enforce shop safety rules.
• Orders and procures parts for equipment; inspects parts for accuracy and condition; ensures that all invoices are current and that they are properly processed for payment; assists in the maintenance and security of parts storage facilities.
• Operates equipment and drives County vehicles, trucks and equipment as required; tests and/or regularly operates heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Transports vehicles to and from for outside vendor for estimates; takes pictures and records relevant information for vehicles involved in accidents.
• Perform inspections and repairs in the field.
• Ensures that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma/ GED plus formal course work in vehicle maintenance; AND five (5) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or heavy construction equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline- and diesel-powered automobiles, trucks and construction equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment common to the field.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Shop mathematics.
• Record keeping practices.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Job estimation principles and practices.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

Skill in:

• Servicing and performing preventive maintenance and repair for a variety of fleet vehicles and construction equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment used in the work.
• Using hand and power tools skillfully and safely.
• Preparing records and reports of work performed.
• Reading and interpreting manuals, specifications and drawings.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Estimating necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Nevada Driver's License.
• A minimum of four (4) ASE certifications in automotive, light or heavy truck repair required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strength and mobility to work in a typical field or shop maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.

Work is subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust and noxious odors.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. 
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening. 
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

Salary : $60,694 - $84,989