ROAD MAINTENANCE I

Chaves County; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaves County is seeking a semi-skilled operator to safely and efficiently operate a range of light road construction equipment. The role involves routine maintenance, report writing, and assisting in the repair and construction of county roads.

The position requires working with minimal supervision, possible irregular hours, and compliance with county policies. A New Mexico Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is required within six months.

Qualifications

• Education/Training/Experience: High school diploma or GED; 2 years’ experience operating light duty equipment.
• Experience Substitution: Graduation from a vocational college in equipment operation may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Licenses/Certification: New Mexico Class A CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Desirable Qualifications: Verifiable road work experience and CDL driver experience.
• Other: Post offer Drug Analysis Test and/or pre-employment physical; Driver’s license and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment including front-end loader, dump truck, water truck and more.
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Prepare and submit required reports by supervisory personnel.
• Repair, construct, and maintain county roads and ditches as directed.

Skills

Equipment operation

English communication

Report writing

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end loader

Dump truck

Water truck

Backhoe

Forklift

Vactor unit

Pneumatic roller

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a semi-skilled light automotive and construction equipment operator position. Employee is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all light road construction equipment utilized by the Road Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a variety of equipment including the following: front-end loader, dump truck, water truck, pick-up truck tractor, brush hog, backhoe, power broom, service truck, pneumatic roller, tandem truck, forklift and steel wheel roller.
• Responsibilities include routine servicing and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting required reports by supervisory personnel.
• Repair, construct, scrape, clean, and fill a wide range of County-owned hard surface and dirt roads and ditches.
• Removes snow from county-owned roads when warranted by weather conditions.
• Digs, grades, and places culverts and cattle guards at various property entrances, or under County-owned roads.
• Mows weeds and picks up trash when indicated.
• Hauls and removes dirt and gravel from County-owned roads.
• Repair, place and install traffic control devices as directed.
• Use tank truck to wet down dusty or hard road surfaces.
• Patches hard road surfaces.
• Perform temporary assignments beyond general duties to enable employee to gain skill and experience to become eligible for advancement.
• Must know and understand County Personnel Policy and all county departmental policies pertinent to the position.
• Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• This position performs under the general supervision of the Road Foreman who may provide assignments and instruction, determines objective, priorities and deadlines, and who assists the employee with unusual situations. The employee uses own initiative and judgment to perform work in an independent and timely manner in accordance with precedents and established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Training/ Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D.; 2 years’ experience operating light duty equipment.
• Experience Substitution: Graduation from a vocational college in equipment operation may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Licenses/Certification: New Mexico Class A CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Employee may be eligible for County assistance through the Chaves County CDL Assistance Administrative Policy. Failure to obtain a New Mexico Class A CDL in the time frame established may result in termination.
• Desirable Qualifications: Verifiable road work experience and CDL driver experience.
• Other. Post offer Drug Analysis Test and/or pre-employment physical. Driver’s license, Employment and criminal Background Investigation.

DAYS AND HOURS OF WORK

This position requires employee to work Monday through Thursday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. In some circumstances employee is required to work Wednesday through Saturday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Position requires employee to work On Call.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Operates a variety of equipment including the following: front-end loader, dump truck, water truck, pick-up trucktractor, brush hog, backhoe, power broom, service truck, pneumatic roller, tandem truck, belly dump truck, vactor unit, forklift, pneumatic roller and steel wheel roller.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to write clear concise reports.
• Able to operate and maintain assigned equipment in a safe and hazard free manner.
• Must be knowledgeable of all traffic laws and regulations.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record, be punctual and meet established deadlines.
• Employee is subject to random drug and alcohol testing per Federal DOT guidelines.

Safety requirements

• This position must comply with all safety guidelines of Chaves County.
• Eye goggles, gloves, hearing protection, reflecting vests, steel toe boots, cones and flags are used as safety precautions.

Physical demands

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. occasionally (i.e. up to one-third of work day), from ground to waist level. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. frequently to constantly (i.e., from one-third up to entire work day), from ground to shoulder level.
• Ability to sit up to five hours at one time, and to ten hours total per day.
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to five hours at one time, and up to ten hours total per day.
• Ability to climb in and out of equipment cabs at least twenty times daily at estimated height of six to seven feet.
• Ability to crouch, kneel, and remain in a prone position for up 30 minutes at one time, and up to one-third of work day.
• Ability to bend at waist and twist/rotate waist if necessary for up to one—third of work day.
• Ability to push/pull arms with a force of up to 5 lbs. for up to four hours at a time, and seven and one-half hours total per day. Ability to push/pull with arms with a force of up to 50 plus lbs. while performing labor work.
• Ability to use hands and wrists to screw/unscrew oil caps and filters and operate manual grease gun as part of maintenance routine.
• Ability to maintain balance while climbing in and out of equipment cabs.
• Ability to push with legs up to 40 lbs. of force to operate foot controls for up to five hours at one time, and ten hours total per day. Ability to twist/rotate legs in operating foot controls.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate levers and steering wheel in a bilaterally coordinated manner.
• Ability to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of equipment.

Work environment

• Performs work both indoors and outdoors. Most cabs are enclosed, and may or may not have heating and air conditioning units.
• Temperature depends on weather conditions.
• Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
• Worker is exposed to exhaust fumes, dust and mists.
• Work is conducted primarily during daylight hours.
• Work is performed on even or uneven terrain, while both operating equipment and performing general labor work. Surface may be wet or dry, on hard surfaces or dirt roads. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. Work may be performed on inclines.
• Work hazards include gas/electrical lines, and exposure of skin to gasses and fumes and dangers normally involved in working around heavy equipment and roadways.

Worker primarily performs duties with one or two other workers.