Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator at Doña Ana County Equipment Operator at Doña Ana County in Las Cruces, New Mexico Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

Full-Time Job Description:

NOTICE TO APPLICANT

This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date. You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc. Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position
• An Individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on full years of related work experience as presented on the application.
• An assessment will be administered
• Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY.

Operate a variety of light mobile equipment in transporting materials or in performing general construction and labor to build, repair, and maintain County roads.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

Safety-sensitive position Perform a variety of construction/maintenance equipment operations, semi-skilled tasks, and manual labor as assigned in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and drainage structures. Operate a variety of trucks and equipment that are classified as light equipment (Class B CDL) in accordance with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, including but not limited to; air compressor, jack hammer, pneumatic roller, backhoe, dump truck, asphalt distributor, chip spreader, mower, power broom, front end loader, fork lift, steel wheel roller, et c . , exercising all safety regulations and procedures. Complete required daily logs and reports and submit them to the assigned supervisor. Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks and equipment Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance work on assigned equipment; identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair to the assigned supervisor. Work with and assist crews in resurfacing, oiling and patching, and grading and shaping roads. Set forms for concrete head walls, and may work on bridge crew, project crew, maintenance crew, and sign crew.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES.

Other duties as assigned. Requires availability for irregular hours, overtime, and on-call work during emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS. A.

Education. High School Diploma or GED required. B. Experience. Two (2) years ' experience of full time general construction and/or light equipment operation s . C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County Polic y . D. Licenses/Certifications. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B upon hire. Specialized CDL endorsement may be required depending on area of assignment. E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.). Background chec k , pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and driving record check. Must comply with the drug and alcohol Clearinghouse requirements in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of :

Safety regulations (OSHA). Traffic laws pertinent to the operation of equipment performing road construction, repairs and maintenance. Skill in : Perform minor preventative maintenance on assigned equipment . S afely use a variety of tools and equipment related to road construction repairs. Skill, acquired through considerable training and experience, to operate and adjust varied equipment for purposes such as performing road construction/maintenanc e . Ability to : Effectively communicate in oral and/or written form. Follow oral and written instructions; read gauges on equipment and be able to operate equipment effectively. Maintain and wear personal protective equipment as necessary. Abide by all department and county policies and procedures. Compensation Range $16.00 - $24.26 Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists. Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County.

Please see http:

//www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.