Sandoval County, NM
Sandoval County, NM is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator CUBA in Rio Rancho
Sandoval County, NM, Rio Rancho, NM, United States, 87144
Salary : $50,918.40 - $61,089.60 Annually
Location : Rio Rancho, NM
Job Type: Classified Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00083
Division: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Purpose
Under general supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment and performs related manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of County roads, bridges, culverts/drainage structures, road right-of-ways and other related work; inspects and maintains equipment; ensures traffic flow safety during repairs and maintenance; operates snow plows when weather conditions warrant; conducts inspections of equipment and performs preventative and minor maintenance and repairs; responds to emergencies and call outs as needed; and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Other Requirements
Essential Job Functions
Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan.
Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA)
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Which of the following best describes your level of education in the related field for this position?
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Do you have one (1) year of construction and maintenance experience including heavy equipment, truck operation, preventative maintenance and mechanical repair of heavy equipment?
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Briefly describe when and where you obtained your experience stated above.
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I understand that this position I have applied for does require a CDL. I must attach a copy of my current CDL License as well as my current Medical Card. I further understand that by not attaching the CDL license and the Medical card I will be disqualified as a candidate for the position.
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I understand that if I do not attach a copy of my High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Degree or transcripts from an accredited institution showing degree conferred/awarded that my application will not be considered.
Required Question
Location : Rio Rancho, NM
Job Type: Classified Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00083
Division: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Purpose
Under general supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment and performs related manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of County roads, bridges, culverts/drainage structures, road right-of-ways and other related work; inspects and maintains equipment; ensures traffic flow safety during repairs and maintenance; operates snow plows when weather conditions warrant; conducts inspections of equipment and performs preventative and minor maintenance and repairs; responds to emergencies and call outs as needed; and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED Certification from an accredited institution and one year of construction and maintenance experience operating heavy equipment, trucks, preventative maintenance and minor mechanical repair of heavy equipment.
- Valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) license.
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is required.
- Maintain a valid New Mexico Commercial driver's license (CDL).
Essential Job Functions
- Assists with road maintenance and repair projects by performing manual work and operating departmental equipment; projects include constructing and repairing roads, manholes, catch basins and drainage systems, applying pavement markings and paint; raking, dumping, spreading, grading, and rolling of asphalt, gravel, stone, and other material for roads; wets down dusty roads or hard road surfaces with tank truck; digs, grades, and places conduit at various property entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding wash-outs; cutting and chipping brush and trees; removing brush and leaves; mowing the roadside; digging and excavating trenches and laying pipe; repairing damaged guardrails and signs; and other maintenance, care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification projects of roads and other county property.
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as compactors, scrapers, graders, front-end loader, dozers, dump trucks, tank truck, pick-up truck, tractor trailer, brush hog, backhoe, wood chipper, service truck, pneumatic, tandem, and steel wheel rollers, as well as other equipment as needed for hauling, spreading, or applying road materials, construction-resurfacing, rubbish hauling, and repair operations; maintains traffic control devices and performs traffic control in work zones; sets up work zones including signs, cones, and barricades for hazardous road conditions; and performs flagging duties as needed.
- Operates snow plow, graders, and loaders when weather conditions warrant controlling snow and ice by plowing snow, sanding, and salting roads.
- Conducts pre-operation inspections of equipment and adds fuel when necessary; maintains and services equipment on a daily basis; performs preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturers recommendations; performs limited mechanical servicing including greasing of equipment and adding fluids to equipment when needed; minor tuning of motors; and identifies equipment problems and reports problems to supervisor to schedule repairs.
- Utilizes, operates, and maintains hand tools needed to perform tasks including shovels, rakes, axes, picks, chain saws, digging bars, hand-weed trimmers, compaction equipment and other various hand tools; and keeps equipment and hand tools clean inside and out.
- Compiles daily equipment logs and reports as required via paper and computer to assist with work projects.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan.
Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA)
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Which of the following best describes your level of education in the related field for this position?
- No High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D./PsyD/Ed.D/M.D./D.O/Doctorate
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Do you have one (1) year of construction and maintenance experience including heavy equipment, truck operation, preventative maintenance and mechanical repair of heavy equipment?
- Yes
- No
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Briefly describe when and where you obtained your experience stated above.
04
I understand that this position I have applied for does require a CDL. I must attach a copy of my current CDL License as well as my current Medical Card. I further understand that by not attaching the CDL license and the Medical card I will be disqualified as a candidate for the position.
- I understand
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I understand that if I do not attach a copy of my High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Degree or transcripts from an accredited institution showing degree conferred/awarded that my application will not be considered.
- I Understand
Required Question