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Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Technician I (Flex)Open Date: 09/25/25Close Date: 10/16/25Salary: $35.22 per hourJob Type: RegularLocation: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at
[email protected] DEADLINE: The first 125 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
2 VACANCIES
This position is a Flex position. Candidates will be hired at a level I, with a starting salary of $35.22 hourly. Within a 6–24-month period, the selected candidate will be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria to flex to a level II, with a starting salary of $40.75 hourly.
Hours of Work: Swing (Shift 2), 3:00p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon-Thurs.
The ideal candidate will have One year of journey-level experience in diagnosing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of vehicles and equipment: this includes gasoline, diesel, hybrid, hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas (CNG), and propane-powered automobiles, as well as light to heavy-duty trucks and construction equipment.
The candidate will have experience with electrical, hydraulic, air brake, as well as welding, fabrication. Experience with scan tools, manufacturer diagnostic software, digital multi-meters, manufacturer manuals, other equipment service information and operator input to proficiently diagnose vehicle and equipment system problems and estimate repair costs and time.
An Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification and a Nevada "Class A" Driver's License is Highly Preferable.
INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs skilled journey-level duties in the servicing, maintenance and repair of District-owned automobiles, light to heavy vehicles, construction equipment and a wide variety of other equipment assets; inspects, diagnoses, repairs and adjusts engines and related vehicle systems and components; operates a variety of hand and power tools and shop equipment and machinery; and performs related duties as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the maintenance andrepair of a diverse fleet of light to heavy vehicles, construction equipment, trailers and a variety of other motorized equipment assets; utilizes diagnostic scan tools and software applicable to multiple vehicle/equipment manufacturers; methods and techniques for obtaining effective operator input on vehicle drivability and operational problems; operation and maintenance of a wide variety of handand power shop tools and equipment common to the field; MIG/TIG and arc welding equipment, welding properties and work processes applicable to assigned duties; shop mathematics; emission testing equipment and applicable standards; occupational hazards, standard safety precautions and safe work methods applicable to assigned duties; federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the handling and disposal of hazardous waste and clean air requirements; methods, procedures and software applications used in ordering parts and materials; use and operation of District enterprise fleet management systems applicable to the work.
Ability to:
Diagnose, service, maintain and repair a wide variety of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas and propane powered automobiles, light to heavy duty trucks and construction equipment; use scan tools, manufacturer diagnostic software, digital multi-meters, manufacturer manuals, other equipment service information and operator input to proficiently diagnose vehicle and equipment system problems and estimate repair costs and time; safely use and maintain shop hand tools,power tools, equipment and machinery; use independent judgment and initiative in organizing work and setting priorities;evaluate alternatives and recommend proper courses of action; follow oral and written instructions;establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
Training and Experience:
The following are typical ways of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above:
Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Repair Technician I: One year of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or construction equipment. Successful completion of appropriate trade school or technical course work in diesel- or gasoline-powered mechanics may be substituted for the required experience.
Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Repair Technician II: A Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Repair Technician I may be considered for advancement to Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Repair Technician II after demonstratingproficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separate document.
Typically, a Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Repair Technician I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 6–24-month period, depending on an individual’s prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Repair Technician duties as described in the performance criteria.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid Class A Nevada driver’s licensewith HAZMAT and tanker endorsementsand the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s VehicleInsurance Policy.
Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in automotive or heavy-duty trucks or the ability to obtain Master Certification within 6 months from date of hire.
A 1G Emission Inspector Certification with diesel endorsement issued by the State of Nevada.
An EPA Section 609 Refrigerant and Recycling certification.
A valid forklift operator certification or the ability to obtain one within six months from date of hire.
UST ABC operator certification or the ability to obtain one within six months from date of hire.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required tostand and walk, use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk or hear conversions, in person and by telephone, and to distinguish equipment operating sounds and alarms.The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb or balance.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, use of both eyes and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret highly technical data, information and documents; analyze and solve detailed technical problems; perform highly detailed work; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret conditions and situations; learn and apply new information and skills; work under changing, intensive deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with supervisors, coworkers, other District staff, vendors and the public.
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