Heavy Equipment Operator (CIP Park Construction/Two Positions Available)

About the Role

Operate and maintain very large, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including tankers, dozers, scrapers, loaders, mobile compost mixers, compost windrow turners, 18-wheel tractor-trailers, cranes, excavators, and other heavy machinery. Perform excavating, grading, loading, compacting, mixing, scraping, and minor mechanical maintenance and repairs. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy motorized equipment such as tankers, dozers, scrapers, loaders, mobile compost mixers, compost turners, 18-wheel tractor-trailers, cranes, and excavators for earth-moving operations.
• Build, level, and excavate roads and land surfaces using graders and other construction equipment.
• Gather and load dirt, waste products, trash, garbage, debris, sand, and gravel from job sites onto trucks and transport to appropriate locations.
• Operate earth-moving equipment, backhoes, front-end loaders, and dump trucks to perform various tasks.
• Operate water tankers and similar equipment for dust control and dirt compaction.
• Operate plows and salt trucks for snow and ice removal; act as a primary snow team member using snow blowers, plows, brooms, or blades.
• Operate regenerative air sweepers, high-speed and runway sweepers, and other airfield equipment as necessary.
• Operate and maintain windrow aeration and composting-related equipment.
• Change, adjust, replace, and repair sludge-spreading implements.
• Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Maintain accurate logs and records.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with the communications tower.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B.
• Possession of a valid City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from the date of hire.

One year of technical crew lead experience is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Maintenance requirements of heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Methods and materials used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Principles and techniques of field maintenance activities.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Skills

• Operate heavy power-driven equipment.
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Perform manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare written reports and forms.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with the communications tower.
• Perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

Working Conditions

• Travel from site to site; construction site environment.
• Exposure to dust, noise, toxic materials, waste, and infectious materials.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.
• Maintain physical condition necessary for heavy lifting and climbing.
• Operate motorized equipment and vehicles; work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Work around heavy construction equipment.