Equipment Operator - Basic

Elephant Butte Irrigation District•Salem, NM

5d•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 waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-way by mowing and spraying weeds, as well as operating equipment for backfill, dust control, and loading materials. The Equipment Operator is responsible to the area Maintenance Foreman.

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.
Tire service is a plus.
A combination of education, training and experience may be applied.
Must have a 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

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

Responsibilities

Routinely perform required maintenance on all District waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-ways.
Routinely perform a mowing pattern to control the growth of weeds on all District waterways, canals, laterals, ditches, and rights-of-ways.
Service equipment with fuel and lubricants and make minor adjustments and/or replacements as needed while in use; report any major repairs needed to the Maintenance Foreman.
Prepare regular reports on hours of operation, quantities of fuel and lubricants consumed, measures of work accomplished, and all related data.
Ensure proper use of equipment, comply with service manual requirements, and prevent damage to assigned equipment.
Plan and coordinate moving of equipment to minimize loss of time in conjunction with the Maintenance Foreman and/or Director of Maintenance.
Assist in spraying herbicides to control growth of weeds as needed.
Assist in installation and/or repair of turnouts as needed.
Excavate backfill and level earth materials to accomplish work as needed.
Load earth materials safely into dump trucks for hauling.
Service equipment as per manufacturer or District requirements to ensure preventative maintenance and make minor adjustments and/or replacements as needed while in use; report any major repairs needed to the immediate Supervisor.
Prepare regular reports on preventative maintenance, mileage sheets, and quantities of fuel.
Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.
Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Know and abide by all department and District policies and procedures.
Maintain attendance during scheduled shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.