Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. The Materials Testing Laboratory provides field exploration, sampling, and technical support regarding the design, use, application, evaluation, and research associated with construction materials and maintains the Department's national accreditation with the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) re: source, ASTM International, and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) laboratory inspection programs. As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government. Why does the job exist? This position is for a Highway Maintenance Worker III / Geotechnical Driller / Equipment Operator and performs subsurface investigations for highway improvement and foundation design projects. The operator provides support to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Geotechnical Engineering/Exploration section by operating various types of drill rigs, gathering and recording samples of material, and/or soil for testing to ensure NMDOT is in compliance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). How does it get done? This position assists geologists and engineers in geotechnical investigations for the purpose of highway foundation design by acquiring soil and rock using hollow stem augers, split spoon samplers, rock core barrels and other specialized geotechnical sampling devices. Work is completed in various types of terrain, weather, and environments ranging from rural and remote locations to urban, high traffic areas. The ideal candidate keeps the working area safe, performs inspections to ensure all equipment is in good working condition, maintains all equipment and frequently troubleshoots mechanical problems in the field. When not operating equipment, you will assist the crew in completing assigned tasks, including but not limited to general labor. This position requires continuous state-wide travel. Who are the customers? This position serves NMDOT's State Materials Bureau, Foundation Exploration Unit, Geotechnical Design Unit, and the traveling public. Ideal Candidate This position serves NMDOT's State Materials Bureau, Foundation Exploration Unit, Geotechnical Design Unit, and the traveling public. Minimum Qualification One (1) year of experience maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loaders, five (5) and ten (10) yard dump trucks, self-propelled brooms, rollers, or mowers. Must possess a valid driver's license and a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (or equivalent licenses from another state) upon hire. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker, and/or Hazmat endorsement. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. This position is designated a safety sensitive position within the meaning of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Business reference checks 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 - hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow; exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; exposure to temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations; high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; subject to 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. Work may also be performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather, accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change of geographical assignments; interaction with the public. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Tara Roth (505) 629-5610 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.