Laborer- Roads

Doña Ana County in; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,624,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking a Laborer- Roads (Finance) to perform a wide range of manual tasks involved in maintaining roads, bridges, and road construction under supervision. The role includes assisting crew members, digging and filling holes, patching roadway cuts, weed control, tree trimming within right-of-way, culvert and bridge upkeep, and occasionally operating light equipment.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED preferred, at least six months of related manual

Job description

Laborer- Roads (Finance)

NOTICE TO APPLICANT

This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date.

You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.

Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.

This is a Bargaining Unit Position

An Individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on full years of related work experience as presented on the application.

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

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.