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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
This position is located in Winnemucca. Incumbent provides training for all employees within the District III area. The Equipment Operator Instructor manages training schedules, conducts observations on traffic control work zone set up. Flagger and equipment training performs daily/weekly/monthly yard inspections and investigates personal injury and vehicle crashes and assists with associated paperwork. Incumbent provides new hire orientation safety training and serves as a third-party certifier for CDL holders. Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining training records for all personnel, including driving records, physical examinations, and equipment training, and frequently works with other District III Equipment Operator Instructors and Training Officer on assigned projects. This position may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours for this position are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority.
Under general supervision, Equipment Operation Instructors provide training in the safe operation and preventive maintenance of highway maintenance and other equipment, provide other job related training, and maintain training records.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience operating a variety of complex highway construction and maintenance equipment; OR three years of experience as Highway Maintenance Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Instruct personnel in the safe operation and preventive maintenance of a wide variety of highway maintenance equipment in order to reduce the incident of injury to employees and the likelihood of damage to equipment, maintain the appearance and efficient operation of equipment, and certify personnel on the equipment upon achieving proficiency.
Coordinate training schedules with other district personnel; secure appropriate training aids such as equipment operation manuals, and audiovisual and exam materials; provide classroom instruction followed by hands-on training; and test employee knowledge and skill through written exams and observation of employees through proficiency checks while operating equipment.
Provide instruction in traffic control and new employee orientation as mandated by the agency; assist employees in obtaining a commercial driver's license through classroom instruction by teaching driving skills, authorizing physical vouchers, and administering and certifying the driving skills portion of the commercial driver's license examination; conduct the employees' "Right to Know" training in accordance with the federal hazardous materials handling regulations and ensure access to the material safety data sheets.
Conduct safety inspections of maintenance stations, yards, work zones and equipment and work with crew supervisors to abate violations relative to unsafe storage of hazardous materials, equipment and work methods.
Investigate vehicle, personal injury and property damage accidents involving agency personnel and/or vehicles by collecting and reviewing accident reports completed by supervisory personnel for consistency and accuracy, setting up safety review committees to review the accidents and making recommendations to supervisory personnel that may reduce or prevent future accidents.
Maintain training files for maintenance personnel which reflect equipment training received; maintain and update records of training, provisional operator or certified operator status; maintain employee driving records; and track status of physical examinations required of employees who posses a commercial driver's license.
Review audiovisual training aids and written material supplied by manufacturers for applicability to current training curriculum; assemble materials and prepare lessons appropriate for training as required by the agency; attend training schools and seminars to upgrade knowledge of technology and equipment and improve training skills.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: operation and maintenance of equipment used in highway maintenance and construction; accepted safety precautions associated with equipment operation.
General knowledge of: principles, methods and materials used in classroom instruction.
Ability to: read and understand equipment operation and maintenance manuals, agency policy and procedure, and accident reports; prepare instructional materials, reports and recommendations; speak clearly and effectively to large groups; maintain accurate records.
RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Kristen Burke at kburke@dot.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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