LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-CARLSBAD - STARTING PAY: $22.06 - $24.35 PER HOUR DOE

Eddy County, New Mexico; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddy County, New Mexico is seeking a Light Equipment Operator in Carlsbad to join the Road Department. The role supports the maintenance of county roads using a variety of equipment and performs required inspections and duties as directed. You will work in a crew environment with opportunities to perform drainage work and site preparation.

Starting pay is $22.06–$24.35 per hour, DOE. The position may require irregular hours or meetings and requires the ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• Experience operating light equipment for road maintenance.
• Ability to perform pre-trip and operational inspections.
• Capable of working in varying shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Road Department with maintenance of County roads using various equipment.
• Perform daily equipment checks and inspections (DOT walk-around).
• Dig, grade and place drainage structures and support cattle guards as directed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Road maintenance

Job description

Career Opportunities with Eddy County, New Mexico

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-CARLSBAD - STARTING PAY: $22.06 - $24.35 PER HOUR DOE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

This position works in a crew environment to assist the Road Department with the maintenance of County roads utilizing a variety of equipment and meets all of the requirements for Truck Driver/Laborer. The Light Equipment Operator possesses knowledge of: sub-base compaction, base construction and surface construction of un-surfaced, surfaced and chip sealed roads. Is proficient in the use of compaction equipment to reach desired compaction levels. Has the ability to dig, grade and place drainage structures in right-of-way entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding and washouts, and the ability to place cattle guards and footers as directed. Performs daily maintenance check lists of equipment including DOT walk-around, pre-trip and operation inspections. Employees must be able to work independently. The Road Manager Carlsbad, Road Manager Artesia, and Sandpoint Manager all have equal authority to direct your work schedule at any time. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job related meetings and perform all other related duties as required and assigned.