Roadway Heavy Equipment Operator

Santa Fe County NM; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA

EAP

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking an experienced equipment operator to perform a range of road construction, maintenance and repair tasks. The role involves operating light to heavy equipment, setting up work zones, and ensuring safety standards are followed.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, reporting issues, and maintaining logs. The county emphasizes safety and compliance with NMDOT regulations, with training provided for required certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or demonstrated experience in road construction/maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain NM CDL Class A or B within 6 months (training provided).
• Must obtain NM CDL Tanker endorsement within 6 months (training provided).
• Must obtain ATSSA/ACNM Flagger Certification within 6 months (training provided).
• Must have OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or obtain within 6 months (OSHA 30 optional).
• Complete Santa Fe County Internal Equipment Training within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to heavy equipment for road construction, maintenance, or repair, including grading, paving, pothole repair, and traffic control setup.
• Schedules maintenance, reports malfunctions, and maintains equipment logs.
• Adheres to safety protocols and promotes safety/environmental practices.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Road maintenance equipment

Job description

Santa Fe County NM is seeking an experienced equipment operator to perform a range of road construction, maintenance and repair tasks. The role involves operating light to heavy equipment, setting up work zones, and ensuring safety standards are followed.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, reporting issues, and maintaining logs. The county emphasizes safety and compliance with NMDOT regulations, with training provided for required certifications.