Streets Maintenance Technician

The New Mexico Municipal League, Incorporated; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Ruidoso is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of street maintenance and construction tasks, including pothole repair, asphalt laying, sign installation, and flagging in construction zones.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a New Mexico driver’s license, and the ability to operate a range of tools and heavy equipment. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in varying weather and schedules, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• New Mexico Drivers License required.
• Knowledge of Village policies of the Street Department.
• Ability to utilize construction tools such as shovels, tampers, jack hammers, wrenches.
• Ability to follow directions orally and in writing.
• Skill in communicating verbally, in writing, and by two-way radio.
• Ability to establish and maintain routine working relationships with citizens, contractors, and employees.
• Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
• Must maintain valid NM driver’s license and an appropriate MVR.

Responsibilities

• Perform street maintenance tasks such as pothole repair, street cut repair, asphalt laying, sign installation and repair.
• Flag traffic and maintain roadways.
• Operate and maintain equipment; assist with snow removal.
• Maintain and clean grounds and work areas.
• Assist with other heavy equipment operations as needed.

Skills

Power tools

Hand tools

Flagging traffic

Communication

Vehicle operation

Criminal history checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New Mexico Driver's License

Tools

Shovels

Jack hammers

Air compressors

Wrenches

Job description

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Salary: $41,932.80 Annually Location: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 03082023MT-55
Department: Street
Opening Date: 05/22/2026

Classification Summary

Under close supervision, operates a variety of power and hand tools, and other small motorized pieces of machinery in a variety of public works construction and maintenance activities for the Village of Ruidoso. Non-exempt FLSA.

Job Title Summary

The Street Maintenance Workers performs a variety of street maintenance and construction tasks. This position also acts as a flag person in construction zones and guides heavy equipment operators in and out of construction zones and tight areas. This position will use a wide variety of hand tools along with motorized equipment tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a variety of street maintenance and construction tasks, such as pothole repair, street cut repair, lay asphalt, sign installation and repair.
• Flagging traffic, mowing and trimming roadways.
• Washing and maintaining of equipment, snow shoveling, cleaning of ditches and culverts, shoveling, painting, and raking.
• Works with construction tools such as air compressors, jack hammers, plate tampers, jumping jacks, tractor mowers, weed eater, and weed torches.
• Assists backhoe operators by watching for hazards, and uses various hand tools such as drills, hammers, wrenches.
• Cleans grounds, buildings and work areas.
• Builds drainage structures, berms, installs culverts, and fills sand bags.
• Maintains and cleans right-of-ways.
• Assists in completing work orders.
• Responsible for maintenance of assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Works with operators to learn the various functions of heavy equipment.
• Assists with the operations of Hot Plant
• Feeds hoppers for asphalt production.
• Cleans Silo and Hot Mix Plant when producing Hot Mix
• Assists Mechanic with Basic Oil Changes and minor welding
• Maintains traffic control for various jobs in the Right of Way
• Assists where needed for snow removal operations

Other Responsibilities or Job Requirements

• Occasionally transports or operates equipment such as loaders, backhoes, trenchers, and other similar equipment.
• Occasionally responds to inquiries from citizens.
• The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Work Environment

• Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
• May work a fairly irregular schedule, long hours, weekends, and holidays.
• May be called when needed.
• Noise level could be loud to extremely loud in work environment.
• Ability to work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Sometimes performs duties in adverse weather and/or under hazardous traffic conditions.
• May work in confined spaces.

Travel Requirements

• Limited travel – ability to travel for activities such as classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.
• Overnight travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• New Mexico Drivers License required
• Knowledge of the policies, goals, and procedures of the Village of Ruidoso Street Department.
• Ability to utilize construction tools such as shovels, tampers, jack hammers, wrenches, jumping jacks and compressors.
• Ability to understand and follow directions, regulations, guidelines, and procedures orally and in writing.
• Skill in communicating verbally, in writing, and by 2‑way radio.
• Ability to establish and maintain routine working relationships with citizens, contractors, community service workers, and employees.
• Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
• Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks will be conducted by the Village.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, driving or riding in vehicles.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 50 +/- pounds.
• Frequent squatting or bending required.
• Frequent twisting and turning.