Mechanic

Job Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Location

Hawthorne, NV

Salary

$19.41 - $21.26 Hourly

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Description

This job class represents work responsible for the maintenance and repair of the organization's motorized vehicles and equipment. Mechanic perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including leading, planning, training, reviewing work for major and minor repairs to automotive diesels and combustion equipment, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specification; scheduling maintenance and repair of automotive and construction equipment; and maintaining records of all equipment repairs.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions: (Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions)

• Plans, trains, and reviews the work for major and minor repairs to automotive diesel and combustion equipment.
• Plans, directs, and participates in the repair and maintenance of internal combustion equipment including diesels.
• Verifies the work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Ensures the adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Schedules maintenance and repair of automotive and construction equipment; maintains records of all equipment repairs.
• Researches technical data required for the repair of automotive and construction equipment systems.
• Inspects and diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic defects and problems in automotive, construction, and other mechanical equipment.
• Performs diagnostic activities for electronic fuel systems and computer-controlled systems on gasoline and diesel engines; performs accurate measurements and tolerances.
• Replaces component parts on vehicles and equipment; performs engine tune-ups, rebuilding, and overhauling; performs safety inspections on vehicles and equipment; performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubricating and replacing worn parts.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains air conditioning systems.
• Analyzes failures, determines problems and causes, and recommends solutions.
• Performs gas welding and fabrication services; performs maintenance in specialized equipment including buses, scooters, and heavy equipment.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a fleet maintenance program;
• Principles and techniques of supervision, performance management, and discipline;
• Methods and techniques of automotive repair and maintenance;
• Principles, workings, and parts of gasoline and diesel engines, electronic controls, electrical systems, fuel and hydraulic systems, transmissions, generators, pumps; Welding techniques;
• Price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment; and
• Hazards and safety precautions used in maintenance and repair activities.

Skills to:

• Operate motorized vehicles for testing and diagnostic purposes;
• Operate power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and equipment;
• Read, understand, and apply technical manuals.

Ability to:

• Independently perform the most difficult diagnostic and repair services;
• Interpret, explain, and enforce organization policies and procedures; Operate power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance; e.g., jacks, hydraulic lifts, hoists, gauges, air tools, electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment;
• Establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies, and procedures;
• Maintain accurate and timely record keeping procedures; Complete assigned projects independently and in a timely manner;
• Work independently in the absence of supervision;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public; and
• Use a personal computer, telephone, and mobile or portable radio.

Supplemental Information

Safety Sensitive

Mineral County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including 100% employer paid health care, dental, vision and life insurance, 100% employer paid retirement with option of deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts and option to enroll in long-term disability. We have 13 holidays and offer annual and sick leave.

Employer: Mineral County, NV

Address: 205 South A Street P.O. Box 2021 Hawthorne, Nevada, 89415

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