Between $21.00 and

$23.18

Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Eastern Region $18.69 - $25.75 Per hour Truck Driver/Laborer

Eddy County

Occupation:

Highway Maintenance Workers

Location:

Artesia, NM - 88210

Job Type:

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

Posted:

08/05/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs

Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Updated:

09/09/2026

Expires:

09/22/2026

Job #: 960926

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) DL

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

The road department is charged with the maintenance of county road utilizing a variety of equipment. Hand operated tools are also utilized in the performance of this job. Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform other duties as assigned. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County and complete and pass a new-hire physical and drug screen. This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The Road Manager Carlsbad, Road Manager Artesia, and Sandpoint Manager all have equal authority to direct your work schedule at any time.

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED certificate

One year Class A CDL truck driving experience required.

Must successfully pass criminal and 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

Effective oral and written communication skills in English required.

Must live in or be willing to relocate to the area where the vacancy occurs within 30 days. Must be knowledgeable of all traffic laws and regulations

Ability to perform the essential duties as listed above in the working conditions with the tools, equipment and materials listed below

This position is subject to random drug testing in accordance with DOT standards

MAY BE SUBJECT TO SECURITY CLEARANCE BY FINGER PRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK BY NCIC.

MACHINES, TOOLS

EQUIPMENT

Front-end loader

Tank truck

5 and 12 yard dump trucks

pickup truck

Tractor and mower

Brush hog

Service truck

Pneumatic roller

Tandem truck

Steel wheel roller

Shovel

Rake

Ax pick

Pitchfork

Chainsaw

Digging bars

Hand held weed trimmer

Sledge hammer

Hand tool (hammer, screw driver, wrenches, etc.)

Tamper

Jack hammer

Auger

Cutting torch. 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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