Equipment Operator II

SAN-Juan-County,-Nm; New Mexico; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The SAN-Juan-County,-Nm is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator and laborer to support road maintenance and construction projects, including paving, patching, ditch cleaning and culvert work.

You will work outdoors, supervise a small team on a temporary basis, and perform CDL inspections, traffic control and emergency response while maintaining logs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 3 years road construction experience.
• Valid NM CDL Class A license.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (grader, loader, backhoe) on road projects.
• Work as part of a crew in construction or maintenance teams.
• Perform CDL vehicle safety inspections and basic service.
• Assist in road construction and maintenance tasks.
• Provide training to laborers in equipment usage.
• Conduct traffic control during hazardous conditions.
• Maintain daily equipment logs.
• Respond to emergency callouts during severe weather or accidents.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team supervision

Physical stamina

CDL Class A knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Motor grader

Front end loader

Backhoe

End dump trucks

Utility trailers

Job description

Under general supervision, serves as a heavy equipment operator and laborer in the maintenance and construction of County Road projects including preparing, paving and patching roads and parking lots, cleaning ditches, removing and installing culverts and other roadway structures and clearing property; may supervise a small team of employees on a temporary basis.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and three(3) years of experience in road construction and maintenance.
• Valid State of New Mexico Commercial Drivers License (CDL Class A).

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment; may be required to lift and carry items more than 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions. Noise level is usually loud.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Performs skilled duties related to the operation of various types of heavy equipment such as motor grader, front end loader, backhoe, utility trailers and end dump trucks, transports materials and equipment for the construction and maintenance of roadways.
• Works as a part of a crew, such as construction team. Maintenance team, blade team or another group.
• Operates and maintains a variety of types of light and heavy equipment.
• Performs Commercial Drivers License (CDL) vehicle safety inspection and service on assigned equipment.
• Performs manual labor in assisting in road construction, maintenance and repair of roadways.
• Assists in the training of laborers in equipment usage.
• Performs traffic control activities during hazardous road conditions.
• Maintains daily equipment logs.
• Performs tree trimming activities to maintain sight distances.
• Participates in various seasonal projects such as snow removal.
• Responds to emergency callouts resulting from severe weather, chemical spills or major accidents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.