City of Albuquerque, NM
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Salary : $45,718.40 - $47,798.40 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2500873
Department: Aviation
Division: AV-Airfield Maint
Opening Date: 12/31/2024
Closing Date: 1/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: BL
Position Summary
Operate and maintain very large, very heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, tankers, dozers scraper, loaders, mobile compost mixers, compost window turner, 18 wheel tractor-trailers, crane, excavator, etc. used in earth moving operations; perform excavating, grading, loading, compacting, mixing, scraping and minor mechanical maintenance and repairs.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
High school diploma or GED; and
Four (4) years of heavy equipment operation and heavy equipment maintenance experience.
One year (1) technical crew lead experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
When assigned to the Department of Aviation:
Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Preferred Knowledge
City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
02
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
03
Do you possess at least one (1) year of technical crew lead experience?
04
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B?
Required Question
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2500873
Department: Aviation
Division: AV-Airfield Maint
Opening Date: 12/31/2024
Closing Date: 1/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: BL
Position Summary
Operate and maintain very large, very heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, tankers, dozers scraper, loaders, mobile compost mixers, compost window turner, 18 wheel tractor-trailers, crane, excavator, etc. used in earth moving operations; perform excavating, grading, loading, compacting, mixing, scraping and minor mechanical maintenance and repairs.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
High school diploma or GED; and
Four (4) years of heavy equipment operation and heavy equipment maintenance experience.
One year (1) technical crew lead experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
When assigned to the Department of Aviation:
Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Preferred Knowledge
- Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy, power-driven equipment
- Maintenance requirements of heavy, power-driven equipment
- Methods and materials used in general construction and maintenance work
- Principles and techniques of field maintenance activities
- Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Operate the most heavy power-driven equipment
- Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks
- Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals
- Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable ether conditions
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Prepare written reports and/or forms
- Effectively communicate with communications tower
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required
City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
- No High School Diploma
- High School Diploma or GED
- Non/degree accredited- Some College
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Juris Doctorate
- Doctorate
02
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
- No experience
- 1 to less than 6 months
- 6 to less than 12 months
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years to less than 11 years
- 11 years to less than 12 years
- 12 years to less than 13 years
- 13 or more years
03
Do you possess at least one (1) year of technical crew lead experience?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B?
- Yes
- No
Required Question