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State of New Mexico

Construction Worker (DOT/D6 #39900)

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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.

$45,681 / year median in New Mexico

+14% projected growth

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Posting Details The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment. As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the Stare of New Mexico Government. This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. Why does the job exist? Position will perform a variety of tasks requiring unskilled manual labor. This position is with the Pavement Preservation Crew, which is a traveling crew. How does it get done? By performing various types of manual labor throughout the district. Who are the customers? Traveling public and pedestrians. Ideal Candidate Traveling public and pedestrians. Minimum Qualification No prior experience or training required. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Class "D" Driver's License. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow.
May include exposure to:
Sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; Moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; Temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations. High speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; Falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; Standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control; Hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather (including snow removal), accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change of geographical assignments; interaction with the public. Frequent statewide travel is required. Must be able to respond to emergency call-outs on short notice. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information:
Connie Mirabal (505)467-9335 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.