Light Equipment Operator-Artesia - Starting Pay: $22.06 - $24.35 Per Hour Doe

Eddy County, New Mexico • Artesia, NM

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About The Position

This position works in a crew environment to assist the Road Department with maintenance of County roads using a variety of equipment. The Light Equipment Operator meets all requirements for Truck Driver/Laborer and has knowledge of sub-base compaction, base construction, and surface construction for un-surfaced, surfaced, and chip-sealed roads. The operator is proficient in using compaction equipment to achieve desired compaction levels and can dig, grade, and place drainage structures in right-of-way entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding and washouts. The role also involves placing cattle guards and footers as directed and completing daily equipment maintenance checklists, including DOT walk-around, pre-trip, and operation inspections. Employees must be able to work independently. The Road Manager Carlsbad, Road Manager Artesia, and Sandpoint Manager have equal authority to direct the work schedule at any time. The employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Meet all requirements for Truck Driver/Laborer.
• Knowledge of sub-base compaction, base construction, and surface construction of un-surfaced, surfaced, and chip-sealed roads.
• Proficiency in the use of compaction equipment to reach desired compaction levels.
• Ability to dig, grade, and place drainage structures and place cattle guards and footers as directed.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work irregular hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Road Department with County road maintenance using a variety of equipment.
• Use compaction equipment to achieve desired compaction levels.
• Dig, grade, and place drainage structures in right-of-way entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding and washouts.
• Place cattle guards and footers as directed.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance checklists, including DOT walk-around, pre-trip, and operation inspections.
• Attend job-related meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed