Equipment Operator - FLEX

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates light to heavy-duty equipment for transport of equipment or refuse for, construction, maintenance and repair of County roads or facilities, according to established policies, procedures, and safety protocols. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, trucks, mulcher, conveyor broom, mower, water truck, double drum roller, sheepsfoot roller, skid steer, and jetter trailer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must complete the Santa Fe County Internal Equipment Training program for this position within one (1) year of date of hire.
Must possess or obtain a New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class A or B within six (6) months of date of hire.
Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the capability and limitation of the assigned vehicle or machinery; and of the hazards, precautionary measures, and proper safety practices.
Ability to operate a variety of vehicles including auto side loader, rear and front-end loaders, backhoe, wheeled loader, and forklift and other solid waste vehicles.
Ability to operate a two-way radio.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to maintain logs and prepare reports; and to comply with applicable NMDOT regulations.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, graders, bulldozers, scrapers, loaders, power shovels, compactors, rollers, paving machines, water trucks and snow removal equipment.
Operates light to medium duty equipment in various phases of construction, maintenance or repair of County roads and facilities; performs construction, maintenance and repair of County facilities, including concrete work, labor type operations and flagging; operates road grader; grades roadways leaving smooth surfaces; builds road shoulders, bar ditches and roadway crowns; operates landfill trenching equipment, compacting equipment and material loading equipment.
Transports refuse from transfer station to landfill; operates scraper to haul dirt to cover refuse; operates refuse compactor; operates grader to maintain roads in and surrounding landfill; operates dozer to dig and cover as needed.
Schedules maintenance on assigned equipment and reports malfunctions or failures immediately to supervisor; keeps logs and completes daily work reports; directs traffic during road work; weighs in commercial haulers and signs in residential permits at scale house; and maintains scale house for daily operation.
Ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of facilities to include litter, snow and dirt removal; Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and resolves questions and complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
Must complete all training as designated or assigned.