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•$24.05 Per hour Light Equipment Operator

•Carlsbad

Eddy County

Occupation:

Light Truck Drivers

Location:

Artesia, NM

•88210

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Shift

Posted:

08/11/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

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Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/09/2026

Expires:

09/22/2026

Job #: 961023

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) CDL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits

Job Description

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Veterans Preference:

The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for 24-48 hours. After this period, the Job will be released to all job seekers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This position works in a crew environment to assist the Road Department with the maintenance of County roads utilizing a variety of equipment and meets all of the requirements for Truck Driver/Laborer. The Light Equipment Operator possesses knowledge of: sub-base compaction, base construction and surface construction of un-surfaced, surfaced and chip sealed roads. Is proficient in the use of compaction equipment to reach desired compaction levels. Has the ability to dig, grade and place drainage structures in right-of-way entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding and washouts, and the ability to place cattle guards and footers as directed. Performs daily maintenance check lists of equipment including DOT walk-around, pre-trip and operation inspections. Employees must be able to work independently. The Road Manager Carlsbad, Road Manager Artesia, and Sandpoint Manager all have equal authority to direct your work schedule at any time. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job related meetings and perform all other related duties as required and assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Attendance and Overtime are essential functions of this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. This position is for the Carlsbad Area

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED certificate. Must have One (1) year as Class A CDL driving experience. One (1) year experience on all equipment as listed below. Roll-off container experienced preferred. Must successfully pass criminal ad employment background investigations. Eligibility to work in the U.S. verified thru E-Verify. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Must have, or ability to obtain, a current valid NM Class A Commercial Driver's License and be insurable by the County Insurance Authority.

MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT DRIVING RECORD.

MUST

PROVIDE A CURRENT DRIVING RECORD.

Ability to understand, communicate and write in English. Ability to perform the essential duties as listed above in the working conditions with the tools, equipment and materials listed below.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

Pneumatic roller

Steel wheel vibratory roller

Grid roller

Road broom

Wheel loader (4-yard bucket)

Backhoe

Scrapers

Show proficiency in special skills (welding, carpentry, concrete, surveying, etc.)

Motor grader

Equipment maintenance

Equipment transporting skills

Roll-off container experience is preferred

Excellent Benefits

•paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay; 40 hours of personal leave; PERA retirement plans; and health insurance paid at 100% for full-time employees and their dependents. Detailed job specifications and applications may be obtained at www.eddycounty.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F

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