Equipment Operator - Basic

Elephant Butte Irrigation District•Las Cruces, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a safety-sensitive position responsible for operating and maintaining various types of equipment, including tractor mowers, herbicide spray equipment, backhoe, single-axle dump truck, and water truck. The role involves maintaining District property such as waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-way by mowing and spraying weeds. Additionally, the position will operate equipment for backfill, dust control, and loading materials. The Equipment Operator is responsible for routine maintenance of equipment, including fueling and lubrication, and reporting major repairs to the Maintenance Foreman. This role also requires preparing regular reports on operational data, ensuring proper equipment use, and coordinating equipment movement. Assisting with herbicide spraying, turnout installation/repair, excavating, backfilling, and leveling earth materials are also key duties. Compliance with safety rules, department policies, and attendance during scheduled shifts are mandatory. This list of duties is illustrative and not all-inclusive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six (6) months’ experience with agricultural/heavy equipment basic operations.
Basic herbicide spraying experience.
Basic mechanical skills.
Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, medical exam, and motor vehicle report in compliance with District insurance guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Tire service is a plus.
A CDL Class A or B is preferred.
N (tanker) endorsement preferred.
General office equipment and computer literacy a plus.

Responsibilities

Routinely performs required maintenance on all District waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-ways.
Routinely performs a mowing pattern to control the growth of weeds on all District waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-ways.
Responsible for servicing of equipment with fuel and lubricants and making minor adjustments and/or replacements as needed while in use, reports any major repairs needed to Maintenance Foreman.
Prepares regular reports on hours of operation, quantities of fuel and lubricants consumed, measures of work accomplished, and all related data.
Responsible for proper use of equipment, complying with service manual requirements and preventing damage to assigned equipment.
Plan and coordinate moving of equipment to minimize loss of time in conjunction with Maintenance Foreman and/or Director of Maintenance.
Assists in spraying herbicides to control growth of weeds as needed.
Assists in installation and/or repair of turnouts as needed.
Must be able to excavate backfill and level earth materials to accomplish work as needed.
Responsible for loading earth materials safely into dump trucks for hauling.
Responsible for servicing of equipment as per manufacturer or District requirements to ensure preventative maintenance and making minor adjustments and/or replacements as needed while in use. Reports any major repairs needed to immediate Supervisor.
Prepares regular reports on preventative maintenance, mileage sheets, and quantities of fuel.
Responsible for compliance of safety rules and regulations.
Contributes to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department and District policies and procedures.
Attendance during scheduled shift.
Performs other duties as assigned.