Highway Equipment Operator CDL-A

New Mexico Department of Justice; Ramah (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three days administrative leave on the

start date

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker for the Ramah district to operate medium to heavy-duty equipment and maintain highways for public safety.

Ideal candidates will have a CDL Class A with Tanker Endorsement and at least 6 months of road-maintenance experience; be able to perform paving and snow removal; and be willing to travel statewide as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position with pre-employment testing.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience maintaining roads and operating heavy equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a Class A CDL (Tanker Endorsement desired).
• Within 1 year of hire, obtain a Class B CDL if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to heavy-duty equipment to maintain highways and roadways.
• Perform paving and snow removal operations on roadways.
• Work across the Ramah district and respond to weather-related events as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Paving operations

Snow removal operations

CDL Class A with Tanker Endorsement

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker for the Ramah district to operate medium to heavy-duty equipment and maintain highways for public safety.

Ideal candidates will have a CDL Class A with Tanker Endorsement and at least 6 months of road-maintenance experience; be able to perform paving and snow removal; and be willing to travel statewide as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position with pre-employment testing.