General Maintenance Worker/LEOI-SAN

City of Clovis; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Clovis, New Mexico, is looking for an entry-level position in refuse collection. Responsibilities include operating a flatbed truck for disposal, maintaining cleanliness in public spaces, and performing equipment maintenance. Applicants must possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver License or be able to obtain one within six months. The role is safety-sensitive and exposes employees to various weather conditions and physical tasks, including heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain hand and small power tools; heavy lifting required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver License within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate a flatbed truck to collect refuse.
• Perform maintenance on city equipment and clean work sites.
• Assist in moving large objects and general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operation of hand tools

Basic safety precautions

Effective public interaction

Education

Valid New Mexico Commercial Driver License

Tools

Flatbed truck

Small power tools

Job description

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 the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers.

This is an entry level position involved in the collection and disposal of commercial and residential refuse.

Safety Sensitive Position & Drug Testing Policy

This position is classified as a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to the city’s drug testing policy, covering pre‑employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post‑accident testing for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), cocaine, and any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Responsibilities

• Operates a flatbed truck to collect large items such as tree limbs and furniture for disposal at landfill.
• Cuts or mows weeds and grass to leave streets, alleys and surrounding property in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Utilizes hand tools such as shovels, pitchforks, rakes and small power tools and mowers.
• Under supervision, operates tractors, trucks and other large equipment with attachments such as mowers, loaders, chippers and forklifts (if forklift certified).
• Washes, paints and services city equipment and machinery.
• Cleans, maintains, refuels, inspects and may periodically assist in changing oil, flats or minor repairs on the assigned vehicle.
• Assists other city departments and divisions moving large or heavy objects and general maintenance.
• Assists at the landfill in picking up paper and blown debris.
• Helps in changing out rotten containers as needed.
• Understands the full operation and all safety aspects of the rear load polecat system.
• Assists the driver at the landfill when unloading.
• Cleans behind packer and inside hopper.
• Provides written and verbal reports on property damage and accidents to the superintendent immediately upon occurrence.
• Uses city-provided safety wear in accordance with the City of Clovis Safety Manual.
• Performs other assigned duties such as repairs on wooden, chain‑link and cinder block fences as well as sewer clean‑outs in the alleyway.

Minimum Qualifications

• Operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools; job requires some heavy lifting.

Licenses and Certificates

• Must possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver License or be able to obtain one within six months.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
• Safe operation of light equipment, hand and small power tools.
• Performs functions with minimal supervision; understands and follows basic safety precautions, rules and regulations.
• Interacts diplomatically with public, establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

Physical Requirements

• Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
• Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.
• Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Employees are exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, and work around traffic and heavy construction equipment; they travel from site to site.
• Use of safety shoes, glasses and other safety equipment is required.