Sr Mechanic

Overview

The city of Las Vegas invites applicants for Sr. Mechanic. This position leads, oversees and participates in the more complex and difficult diagnostic work of Fleet staff responsible for the major and minor repairs on all systems of diesel and gasoline engines, including emissions testing; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is the advanced journey level class in the Mechanic series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the other class within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Receives direction from the Fleet Services Supervisor and higher level management staff. Acts as a lead worker, exercising functional and technical supervision, including scheduling and assigning tasks, providing guidance, ensuring work is completed according to proper procedure, monitoring work progress, and reviewing results.

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list and must be worked on individually by the applicant only.

The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.

You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.