EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE OR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - TS (UP TO 2 VACANCIES)

Los Alamos County; New Mexico; On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos NM is seeking an Equipment Operator Trainee or Equipment Operator to support the PW/Traffic and Streets division under the supervision of the Lead Equipment Operator, Manager or Superintendent. The role involves maintenance and repair activities, operating equipment, hands-on use of tools, and performing manual labor for streets, utilities and solid waste projects.

Minimum qualifications vary by level: Trainee requires high school diploma or GED, 18+, and NM CDL-B within 1 year (or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Eighteen years of age.
• Must obtain and maintain a New Mexico CDL-B within 1 year for Public Works or CDL-A with air brakes and tanker for Utilities.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical exam and mandatory drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair activities for streets, utilities and solid waste.
• Operate small, medium or heavy equipment and hand/power tools.
• Assist with manual labor and support field crews.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Eighteen years of age

CDL-B within 1 year (Public Works)

CDL-A with air brakes and tanker endorsement (Utilities)

Job description

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE OR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - TS (UP TO 2 VACANCIES)

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator Trainee or Equipment Operator

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: PW/Traffic and Streets

SUPERVISOR: Lead Equipment Operator/Manager/Superintendent

Salaries are: Equipment Operator Trainee - $21.85 - 35.58/hr

Equipment Operator - $24.09 - $39.23/hr.

Position Summary: Under direct supervision of the Lead Equipment Operator, Manager or Superintendent, performs maintenance and repair activities, operates at least one piece of small, medium, or heavy equipment, operates hand and power tools, and performs manual labor in support of streets, utilities, and solid waste activities.

Minimum Qualifications Equipment Operator Trainee

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be eighteen years of age.
• Must possess, within one year of employment, and maintain a valid New Mexico CDL-B driver's license if working in Public Works or a CDL-A if working in Utilities.

Minimum Qualifications Equipment Operator

• One year of experience in the operation, servicing, and maintenance of equipment with experience in solid waste, compost system operation, utilities, pavement, or construction.
• If working in Public Works, must possess, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment, and maintain a valid New Mexico CDL-B driver's license.
• If working in Utilities, must possess, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment, and maintain a valid New Mexico CDL-A driver's license with air brakes and tanker endorsement.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment physical exam prior to commencing work.
• Successful completion of mandatory drug screening and subsequent random drug and alcohol screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Traffic Control Specialist Certification.