BernCo Clean Community Operator

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The BernCo Clean Community Operator performs cleanup, trail, roadway right-of-way, median, landscaping, and illegal-dumping-site maintenance projects throughout Bernalillo County. The role prioritizes daily work and special cleanups, responds to 311 complaints, issues work orders, and prepares and maintains records of completed work. Duties include safety inspections and operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment in accordance with applicable safety standards, laws, policies, and procedures. The position involves labor-intensive landscaping and maintenance work, including mowing, trimming, chipping, watering, digging, irrigation and fence repair, planting, pruning, weeding, trash and snow removal, and general upkeep. The employee may operate on- and off-road vehicles and equipment, including skid steers, loaders, attachments, and snow-removal equipment. The role may require work outside the normal Monday-through-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, including in adverse weather and during County-declared emergencies. The employee may instruct service workers in the proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, in varied weather and on surfaces that may be uneven, wet, icy, snowy, or muddy. The employee may encounter noise, vibration, fumes, dust, mists, electrical hazards, roadway hazards, and hazards associated with ladders, scaffolds, power tools, and equipment. Physical tasks include lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, crawling, and working in different positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in landscaping or a related field, including one or more of the following: landscaping and landscaping equipment; pre-use safety inspections and daily equipment maintenance; use, care, and operation of large equipment; transporting equipment with a truck and trailer; spray equipment; or towing and securing trailers. Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Valid New Mexico Class B Commercial Driver's License, which must be maintained while employed.
Ability to operate small power tools, hand tools, and landscaping maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of irrigation system maintenance, testing, and repair.
Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions in English and perform assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to complete assigned FEMA training and comply with County safety guidelines.
Ability to complete a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
Must obtain Traffic Control Supervisor certification within 12 months of hire.
Ability to apply basic mathematics and knowledge of tools, machines, materials, and work methods; organize and prioritize tasks; and make work-related decisions.
Ability to lift up to an estimated 50 pounds and use hoists and dollies to move equipment and supplies weighing up to approximately 150 pounds.
Ability to push and pull 25 to 50 pounds occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; maintain balance while climbing or standing; and crawl, crouch, bend, twist, and work in prone or supine positions as needed.
Ability to work with arms extended or bent for up to a total of 8 hours per day, use hands and fingers to manipulate equipment and materials, coordinate hands and eyes, and react quickly to avoid accidents.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of low-voltage landscaping irrigation system repair.
Knowledge of front-end loader and skid steer loader operation and associated implements.
Possession of Traffic Control Supervisor certification.

Responsibilities

Perform cleanup and maintenance of trails, roadway rights-of-way, landscaped medians, and illegal dumping sites throughout the county.
Carry out landscaping and upkeep tasks, including mowing, trimming, chipping, watering, digging, irrigation and fence repair, planting, pruning, weeding, trash removal, and snow removal.
Respond to 311 complaints, issue work orders, prioritize daily activities and special cleanups, and maintain records of work performed.
Operate and maintain on- and off-road vehicles, large equipment, attachments, and snow-removal equipment, including when towing trailers.
Conduct daily safety inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment and report or document safety issues.
Operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with safety standards and applicable laws, policies, and procedures, including in adverse weather.
Instruct service workers in the proper use of PPE, equipment, hand tools, weed eaters, power tools, and spray equipment.
Respond when required during a County-declared emergency.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.