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

Eddy County, New Mexico • Artesia, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works in a crew environment to assist the Road Department with the maintenance of County roads utilizing a variety of equipment and meets all of the requirements for Truck Driver/Laborer. The Light Equipment Operator possesses knowledge of sub-base compaction, base construction and surface construction of un-surfaced, surfaced and chip sealed roads. Is proficient in the use of compaction equipment to reach desired compaction levels. Has the ability to dig, grade and place drainage structures in right-of-way entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding and washouts, and the ability to place cattle guards and footers as directed. Performs daily maintenance check lists of equipment 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 all have equal authority to direct your work schedule at any time. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job related meetings and perform all other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Meets all of the requirements for Truck Driver/Laborer.
• Knowledge of sub-base compaction, base construction and surface construction of un-surfaced, surfaced and chip sealed roads.
• Proficient in the use of compaction equipment to reach desired compaction levels.
• Ability to dig, grade and place drainage structures in right-of-way entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding and washouts.
• Ability to place cattle guards and footers as directed.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Road Department with the maintenance of County roads utilizing a variety of equipment.
• Perform daily maintenance check lists of equipment including DOT walk-around, pre-trip and operation inspections.
• 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.
• Work independently.
• Attend job related meetings.
• Perform all other related duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

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