Highway Maintenance Worker (DOT/D2 #19675)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Vaughn (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Perks Program

Administrative leave on start

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to operate medium to heavy equipment and maintain US and NM highways. The role includes snow removal, litter control, and routine roadway upkeep to ensure a safe traveling public.

Ideal candidates will have six months' road maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, and within one year obtain a Class B CDL (Class A preferred). Willingness to perform callouts and work in varying weather is required.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a Class B CDL within one year of hire.
• Endorsements such as Herbicide, Tanker, and Hazmat may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to heavy equipment to maintain US and NM highways.
• Perform a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance tasks and use hand tools.
• Carry out snow removal, litter control, and emergency response duties as needed.
• Ensure safety of the traveling public and comply with traffic control requirements.

Skills

Traffic control

Fence maintenance

Guardrail repair

CDL A preferred

Job description

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Highway Maintenance Worker (DOT/D2 #19675)

For more Job Requirements & Classification Description:

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within one week of the job advertisement closing date.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.

Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.

Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.

Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Candidate will be required to perform and pass a demonstrative abilities test utilizing medium to heavy equipment in order to move forward to an interview panel.

Employee Perks Program with NMDOT: https://www.dot.nm.gov/employee-perks-program/

Why does the job exist?

Position will operate medium to heavy duty equipment to maintain US and New Mexico highways for the safety of the traveling public.

How does it get done?

Incumbent will operate medium to heavy equipment to maintain US and New Mexico highways. Incumbent will perform a variety of skilled and semi skilled maintenance duties required in the patrol. Use of various hand tools. Knowledge and experience in snow removal and emergency operations (call outs). Removal of trash and dead animals from right of way.

Who are the customers?

Traveling public

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Traffic control
• Fence maintenance and guardrail repair
• Class "A" commercial driver's license will have preference.

Six (6) months of experience maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loader, five (5) and ten (10) yard dump trucks, self-propelled brooms, rollers, or mowers. Must possess a valid driver's license and a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (or equivalent licenses from another state) within one (1) year of hire. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker, and/or Hazmat endorsement.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated a safety sensitive position within the meaning of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical and pre-employment drug test; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must have or obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of hire. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results. Must successfully pass demonstrated abilities test with a 75% or better.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain, and snow. May include exposure to: Sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants, and infected trash.

Moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; Temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations.

High speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; Falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; Standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control. Hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling, and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather (including snow removal), accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change of geographical assignments; interaction with the public. Frequent statewide travel is required. Must be able to respond to emergency callouts on short notice.

Supplemental Information

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.