Laborer- Roads

Doña Ana County; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking workers for a variety of manual tasks involved in maintaining roads, bridges, and related infrastructure. The role includes assisting crews, digging and filling with hand tools, patching pavement, weed control, and trimming roadside vegetation.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of full-time manual labor or construction experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Background checks may be required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimium six months of full-time manual labor or construction experience.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record required.
• Background checks and pre-employment checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew in construction and maintenance activities.
• Dig and fill holes with hand tools as needed.
• Patch roadway cuts and holes and perform weed control.
• Trim roadside trees and dispose of debris per policy.
• Maintain records of tasks completed and operate light equipment as needed.

Skills

Driving

Reading gauges

Operation of hand tools

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Jackhammer

Compact saw

Shovels

Rakes

Job description

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the assigned supervisor, perform a wide variety of manual tasks involved in the maintenance of roads, bridges, and road construction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist crew members in completing construction and maintenance activities.
• Dig and fill holes with a pick and shovel .
• Patch cuts and holes in the roadway .
• Perform weed control with hand tools or herbicides .
• Trim trees within the road right-of-way and dispose of debris in accordance with state and local standards.
• Clean and repair culverts, bridges, etc.
• Clean job sites and perform maintenance around buildings and facilities.
• Assist with concrete and forming work for bridge, culvert, and cattle guard maintenance.
• Constructing cattle guards; welding.
• Maintain records documenting tasks completed.
• May be required to operate some of the light equipment.
• May be required to work on weekends during an emergency.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

B. Experience. A minimum of six (6) months of full-time experience in any combination of manual labor and/or construction work.

C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.

D. Licenses/Certifications. Valid Driver's License. Must maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.). Must pass pre-employment background and driving record checks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of :

• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices regarding road construction (i.e., jackhammer, compact saw , shovels and rakes , etc .).
• Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA) regulations and county policies regarding safe work practices and safety control measures.

Skill in :

• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure the equipment is working properly.

Ability to :

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Read gauges on equipment and be able to operate hand tools.
• Operate motor vehicle.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Safely use a variety of tools and equipment related to road construction.

Compensation Range

$15.00 - $19.05

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.