Sandia Resort & Casino is hiring: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR in Albuquerque

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Field Maintenance Supervisor, operates heavy equipment to perform public works projects, road maintenance, and construction activities.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contribute towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operate on and off-road vehicles and equipment including bulldozers, motor graders, backhoes, wheel loader, trenchers, cranes, salt spreader truck, rotary broom, water truck, dump truck, bobtail truck, sweeper, compactors, tractor weed mower, pump truck and flatbed truck.
2. Demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness in the safe and efficient operation of vehicles for a variety of assigned purposes including towing, backing, and transport of other vehicles and equipment; hauling sand, aggregate, and other material; pumping and draining water; maintenance of rights-of-way and unpaved road and parking surfaces; and cuts weeds and grass along tribal roads.
3. Maintain a daily work log. Report any issues concerning equipment.
4. Operate pumps, hydrants, hoses and other auxiliary equipment as desired or directed.
5. Check equipment daily to maintain efficient and safe operational status including inspection and testing of tire conditions and air pressure, brakes, mechanical and engine fluids, water, brake lights, head lights and such other systems and equipment as required.
6. Maintain the safe working condition of all equipment; conduct pre-trip and required periodic inspections of equipment; perform minor repairs on equipment and promptly report the need for major repairs to the Field Maintenance Supervisor.
7. Perform duties of a laborer including breaking, mixing, and placing concrete and asphalt using hand and power tools; installing pipe sections, valves and fittings; lifting and loading material and equipment; clearing and cutting trees, brush, and trash; and other tasks as required.
8. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
9. Perform heavy and semi-skilled construction maintenance and labor work when not operating regularly assigned equipment.
10. Operate vehicles under adverse weather conditions.
11. Any excavation, utility damage or repair will require the use of the Heavy Equipment Operator until project is complete. 24 hours a day availability.
12. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
2. Strong interpersonal skills with all direct work associates as well as networking with all Team Members is essential throughout Pueblo of Sandia whether they hold public facing and/or back-of-the-house positions.
3. Works on a schedule other than the normal work hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
4. Work hours subject to change including weekends and holidays and ranch property work required. Works on a 24 hour on call schedule.
5. Due to job locations, breaks including lunch may be required to be taken on site.

All Team Members must:

1. Be polite, friendly and professional always.
2. Demonstrate an approachable demeanor when working with all co-workers and Team Members throughout the company.
3. Reflect a kind, empathetic, patient, and respectful behavior with all internal and external business dealings.
4. Support co-workers as needed to meet business demands.
5. Build professional work relationships with all Team Members while supporting a strong teamwork environment.
6. Maintain a friendly, professional and approachable demeanor in the performance of all duties.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) identified as a measurement of success. KPI's will be shared to all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI's as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Must have considerable skill and ability in the operation of heavy equipment and a general knowledge of construction and vehicle safety.
2. Must possess the ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials specified in this classification.
3. Ability to demonstrate practical skills in operating the following equipment required: backhoe, dump truck, loader, motor grader.
4. Ability to demonstrate practical skills in operating the following equipment desired: bulldozer, crane, water truck.
5. Demonstrate ability to operate machinery in support of utility construction and in performing street and storm drain maintenance and repairs.
6. Ability to operate front-end loader and pavement breaker.
7. Ability to read and understand blueprints and grade-to-grade stakes.
8. Ability to work on steep slopes.
9. Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
10. Ability to communicate with others, make sound decisions, and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
11. Ability to operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
12. Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.
13. Ability to perform duties considering the full use of Personal Protective Equipment without restrictions.
14. The above listed duties are intended to be general in nature and level of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
15. Pass annual physical, and more repetitive UA.
16. Demonstrate annual performance practical exercises with Sandia owned equipment
17. Must be able to read, write and understand written and oral instruction in English.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Required:

1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
2. Five (5) years general road construction experience including the operation of various types of heavy equipment.
3. Two (2) years experience of full-time operation of backhoes and/or graders.

Preferred:

1. Experience as a Crane, Bulldozer operator.
2. Experience as job foreman, superintendent, or Project Manager on excavation projects.
3. Experience in planning for road construction safety and awareness for signage, flagging, traffic planning.

Note: Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver's License.
2. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico CDL, class A license.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Crawling

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. (Up to 50 lbs.)

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. (Up to 50 lbs.)

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. (Up to 50 lbs.)

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

List Working Conditions Required:

1. Performs work both indoors and outdoors. Most vehicle cabs are enclosed and may or may not have heating and air conditioning units.
2. Work in extreme weather conditions is required.
3. Perform clean up after natural disasters or tribal emergencies.
4. Workers are exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
5. Workers are exposed to exhaust fumes, dust, and mist.
6. Work is conducted primarily during daylight hours.
7. Work is performed on even or uneven terrain, while operating equipment and performing general labor work. Surfaces may be wet or dry, muddy, paved or dirt roads. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. Work may be performed on inclines.
8. Work hazards include gas/electrical lines, vehicle traffic, and exposure of skin to gasses and fumes.

The content of this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The job description reflects the assignment of the essential functions of the current position but does not prescribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned. The essential functions are specified but are subject to change at any time for various reasons, including management discretion.

The Pueblo of Sandia reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Selected candidates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process. Drug and alcohol screening will continue through post-hire testing to be conducted by a third-party random number generator. Selected candidates must submit to and pass a criminal background screening as part of the pre-employment process.

The Pueblo of Sandia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.