Equipment Operator II

Albuquerque International Sunport; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Equipment Operator II to operate medium to large construction equipment, perform grading and road repairs, and assist with snow plowing and dust control. This safety-sensitive position requires a valid CDL and related certifications, with on-site equipment operation and basic maintenance responsibilities.

The role is full-time in Aviation, offering a salary of $43,576 to $45,760 annually and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 30 vocational credits in maintenance/operation of medium duty equipment.
• At least 1 year of construction equipment operation and maintenance experience.
• Valid NM CDL (Class A or B); COP and forklift certification within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of equipment: motor grader, loader, water truck, dump/trash equipment, and related machinery.
• Perform grading, road/ runway repairs, sweeping, snow plowing, and dust control tasks.
• Transport equipment between sites and maintain safety practices and communications.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Heavy machinery coordination

Education

HS diploma or GED + 30 vocational credits

Tools

CDL (Class A or B)

Forklift certification

Job description

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Equipment Operator II

Salary

$43,576.00 - $45,760.00 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2700361

Department

Aviation

Division

AV-Airfield Maint

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

11/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

BL

Position Summary

Operate medium duty, large stationary, and/or motorized construction and maintenance equipment; perform grading, loading, sweeping, snow plowing, landscaping, water tanker for dust control; street/runway repairs, water and waste water line maintenance activities; may transport equipment on public right-of-ways & City owned facilities and perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Essential Functions

• Operate a variety of medium duty, construction and maintenance equipment including, but not limited to; a motor grader, fork lift, front-end loader, water truck, portable chipper, snow plow, de-icer, medium duty bulldozer, single and tandem axle dump truck, tractor mower-spreader-sweeper-scraper, roller, stripping machine, compactor in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operation.
• Grade, roads using motor grader; roll asphalt.
• Gather and load waste products from job sites onto trucks; transport to appropriate location.
• May clean debris from work areas, ditches, culverts and creek beds; bulldoze hill sides and fire trails as required; collect and haul trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand and gravel.
• May perform additional construction and maintenance tasks including concrete work, spreading material, and a variety of minor repair activities.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; transport equipment to and from construction sites.
• Operate rollers, chip-seal machines, road-grader and various equipment in constructing roads and trails.
• Operate a variety of equipment and vehicles used in the disposal division including backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, bobcats, tractors, roll-off trucks and a variety of recycling facility equipment, including but not limited to, grinders, shredders, screens, and crushers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with communications tower.

Supplemental Functions

• May install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street-repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites; water down streets and flush drains.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational training in the maintenance and operation of medium duty motorized gas or diesel powered equipment; One (1) year construction equipment operation and maintenance experience.

Additional Requirements

When assigned to Aviation:

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B).
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid OSHA Forklift Operator certification within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
• Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, toxic materials; waste and infectious materials; work in inclement weather conditions; work flexible hours, including evening and weekends as required.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy lifting and climbing; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles; work in confined spaces; work at heights; work around heavy construction equipment; travel from site to site.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.