Street Laborer: Learn & Operate Heavy Equipment

cityofportales; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portales, New Mexico is seeking a Laborer for the Street Department. This full-time, outdoor role involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining grounds, and performing routine labor tasks in varied weather and urban settings.

Applicants must be 18+, hold a valid New Mexico driver’s license, and pass safety instructions and drug testing as required. Shifts are 40 hours per week, with potential after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must follow instructions, procedures and City safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, hoeing, cleaning, leveling, or other duties as directed.
• Perform job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of city vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance (we’ll train you how), such as: change oil and filters, pump gas, wash and clean, lubrication and maintain logbooks on department equipment.
• Painting, as directed.
• Perform routine cleaning as directed.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, hoeing, cleaning, leveling, or other duties as directed.
• Willing to be trained to operate high level automotive construction equipment.
• Perform job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department.

Skills

Age 18+

NM driver’s license

Safety rules

Grounds maintenance

Positive image

Job description

The City of Portales, New Mexico is seeking a Laborer for the Street Department. This full-time, outdoor role involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining grounds, and performing routine labor tasks in varied weather and urban settings.

Applicants must be 18+, hold a valid New Mexico driver’s license, and pass safety instructions and drug testing as required. Shifts are 40 hours per week, with potential after-hours work as needed.