Equipment Operator I

Job Summary

Under general supervision, serves as a light equipment operator and laborer in the maintenance and construction of County road projects including preparing, paving and patching roads and parking lots, cleaning ditches, removing and installing culverts and other roadway structures and clearing property.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in road construction and maintenance
• Valid State of New Mexico Commercial Drivers License (CDL Class B)

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment
• May be required to lift and carry items more than 50 pounds
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions
• Noisy work environment
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays

Essential Job Functions

• Performs skilled duties related to the operation of various types of heavy equipment such as front end loader, backhoe, utility trailers and end dump trucks; transports materials and equipment for the construction and maintenance of roadways.
• Works as a part of a crew, such as construction team, maintenance team, blade team or other group.
• Operates and maintains a variety of types of small and light equipment.
• Performs Commercial Drivers License (CDL) vehicle safety inspection and service on assigned equipment.
• Performs manual labor in assisting in road construction, maintenance and repair of roadways.
• Affords assistance in the training of laborers in equipment usage.
• Performs traffic control activities during hazardous road conditions.
• Maintains daily equipment logs.
• Performs tree trimming activities to maintain sight distances.
• Participates in various seasonal projects such as snow removal.
• Responds to emergency call-outs resulting from severe weather, chemical spills or major accidents.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave

Required Questions

• Do you possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Class B?
• Do you possess one year of relevant work experience in road construction and maintenance?
• If so, please summarize.
• Do you possess experience operating light and heavy equipment?
• If so, please summarize and list what equipment you have operated.
• Do you possess experience with the preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment?
• If so, please summarize.
• Have you performed manual labor work in road construction?
• If so, please summarize.
• Have you performed traffic control duties?
• If so, please summarize.
• Are you willing and able to respond to emergency call-outs resulting from severe weather, chemical spills or major accidents?