Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Tonopah

Under general supervision, performs journey-level mechanical maintenance and repairs heavy equipment used in road construction; work requires the operation of heavy and light equipment as necessary. General supervision is received from a superior through consultations, inspections of equipment, and evaluation of work performed, but the employee is expected to oversee activities of the shop.

• Conducts maintenance and repairs of a large number of trucks, cranes, graders, bulldozers, air compressors and other related and specialized mechanical and construction equipment.
• Checks and inspects a variety of construction and mechanical equipment to determine the nature of defects and failures.
• Prepares and maintains records of work performed and prepares reports of repair work undertaken and costs of repair work.
• Requests supply parts and equipment required in fleet maintenance and shop operations.
• Reviews repair lists, orders, time sheets and equipment reports to determine the appropriate work action.
• Operates lathes, testing equipment, welding equipment, grinders, drill presses and hoists.

• Graduation from a high school or G.E.D.
• Work experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the class
• Valid Nevada Commercial Driver’s License Class A

Nye County requires a pre-employment drug screen through a designated facility; employment is contingent upon successful completion of this process.

Applications must be received by the deadline. It is at the department's sole discretion to consider applications submitted after the deadline. Resumes are accepted when attached to a completed application. Applications returned without the required documentation or not filled out completely will not be considered. Applications may be obtained and returned to the Human Resources Office located at 1981

E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 120, Pahrump, NV 89048. Applications may also be obtained by emailing  or can be downloaded from (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Nye County is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants requesting accommodation under the ADA should contact Human Resources. Please call  with any questions. Deadline:
This is an open, continuous recruitment process that may close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established.

Category Labor and Trade Status Open Salary Pay Rate: $27.23/ Hour Benefits:
Nye County offers an attractive benefits package including 100% County-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee, 120 hours of sick leave and 120 hours of annual leave accrued yearly. Twelve (12) paid holidays, Nye County participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and contributes 100% of the employee contribution, pays nothing into Social Security, receives longevity pay after 6 years of service, Monday through Thursday (4-10 hours) schedule.

Posted February 25, 2026 8:15 AM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Heavy Equipment Mechanic