$0.00 Salary Not Available Position range in New Mexico $33.87 - $36.01 Per hour C&M Utility Trainee/Operator

RATON CITY OF

Occupation:

Chemical Plant and System Operators

Location:

Raton, NM - 87740

Job Type:

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

Posted:

08/26/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/28/2026

Expires:

09/25/2026 Job #: 961554 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 3 Month(s) Age 18 and up CDL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of labor tasks involved with the installation, repair, and maintenance of all components of the water and sewer system. This includes mains, services, fire hydrants, valves, meters, etc. reports to Foreman or authorized personnel.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using pick and shovel; digs holes, trims, and grades trenches, uncovers mains and services, and similar excavations as required.
• Sets up barricades, cones, signs, flares, or other traffic and pedestrian control equipment
• Drives pick-up and dump truck carrying tools, equipment, supplies, personnel or other required metrials to and from job sites.
• Uses a variety of hand tools including shovels, picks, wrenches, hammers, saws, crimpers, valve keys.
• Operates a variety of power tools including tampers, pumps, drills, saws, pavement breakers, air-compressors.
• Assists in the repair, maintenance, and installation of all components of water and sewer system. Including installing valves valves, fire-hydrants, repair fittings, bends, meters, couplings,pits,manholes.
• Backfills holes, trenches, and other excavations and tamps by hand or with power tamp to required compactions
• Reads meters
• Maintains tools, equipment, supplies, vehicles and other metrials in clean and safe operating conditions.
• Performs routine maintenance on tools and equipment, as assigned.
• Performs general housekeeping and ground maintenance.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent physical condition. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instruction
• Work efficiently and productively as team member and/or independently
• Have basic knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools and simple power tools.
• Must possess or be able to possess Class A CDL within 1 year.
• Must demonstrate progressive knowledge and understanding of job duties, requirements, and the Department.
• Be able to provide detailed and accurate records of work performed, metrials, and equipment upon request of supervisor.
• Reside within Raton water service area.
• Must be reasonably available and willing to respond to after hours emergency calls and have telephone at residence. Reasonable availability to after hours calls is considered 1/3 response to requests.
• Must pass a drug screen.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in water and sewer system repair, maintenance, and installation.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater operations.
• New Mexico water/Wastewater Operators Certificate
• Familiarity and knowledge of the City of Raton.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Vacation Time To ensure compliance with the Jobs for Veterans Act, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours.

After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers.