Heavy Equipment Operator (CIP Park Construction)

City of Albuquerque, NM • Albuquerque, NM

84d

About The Position

Operate and maintain very large, very heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, tankers, dozers scraper, loaders, mobile compost mixers, compost window turner, 18 wheel tractor-trailers, crane, excavator, etc. used in earth moving operations; perform excavating, grading, loading, compacting, mixing, scraping and minor mechanical maintenance and repairs. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A.
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year (1) technical crew lead experience preferred.
• Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Maintenance requirements of heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Methods and materials used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Principles and techniques of field maintenance activities.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment used in earth moving operations.
• Perform excavating, grading, loading, compacting, mixing, scraping.
• Conduct minor mechanical maintenance and repairs on equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees