Light Equipment Operator - Parks Maintenance

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates a variety of light motorized equipment and vehicles as part of the City's parks maintenance and construction program. This position functions outside with exposure to traffic and weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and vibration. Safety equipment is provided. The role requires heavy physical work including frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, squatting, pushing/pulling, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to one hundred (100) pounds, with sufficient visual acuity. The position involves competing demands, multiple tasks, deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is essential, and the position is subject to drug testing. This posting is for a full-time, regular, non-exempt, union-represented position within Parks & Recreation but may be used to fill other similar positions across various City Departments.

Requirements

No specific educational requirement.
Two (2) years of experience in light construction equipment operation, street construction, park maintenance, and/or landscaping.
A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Valid Class B commercial driver's license.
An acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operator certification within six (6) months of employment.

Responsibilities

Loads, transports, and unloads various tools, parts, materials, supplies, and equipment to job sites.
Operates trucks, front end loaders, and backhoes to construct, repair, and maintain roads, properties, and structures in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Operates equipment to make repairs for utility cuts; organizes work orders to ensure critical issues are addressed and repairs made.
Performs grounds upkeep and maintenance, mows, and fertilizes grass, and prunes trees to comply with established maintenance and care schedules and procedures.
Uses dump trucks, front loaders, and backhoes to haul, load, and dispose of debris from various job sites and repair locations; supports chip sealing, paving, milling, and other work performed on City roads.
Performs maintenance and minor repairs on small engines and equipment; sharpens lawn mower blades; welds and fabricates parts; identifies maintenance that needs to be performed by other shop staff to ensure safe and effective operation of equipment and vehicles.
Operates various power tools; works with field crews to assist with upkeep, repairs, and maintenance; assists with preparation of special events and tournaments to complete the set-up, staging, and clean-up required.
Performs storm drain locates; prevents damage to city storm drains and streets; responds to all locate tickets operating various equipment to accomplish work orders.
Cleans, sweeps, and maintains the safety of roadways, sidewalks, and storm drains for the City.
Coordinates and supports the purchasing, transport, and delivery of supplies as needed.