NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Water/Wastewater Heavy Equipment Operator
Ruidoso, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $54K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides innovative solutions for public sector organizations. They are seeking a Water/Wastewater Heavy Equipment Operator to operate various heavy and light motorized equipment for the Village's maintenance program, focusing on the installation and repair of water and sewer facilities.
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Responsibilities
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services
Operates a variety of heavy equipment including but not limited to snow removal equipment, dozer, loader, dump truck, high pressure jet rodder, vactor truck, and backhoes for utilities maintenance and construction, transports light mobile equipment, materials and operates equipment at the job site
May assist other departments with construction and labor type duties
Install water and sewer lines, making water taps, installing meters and meter cans, repair water line leaks, digging ditches, load and haul construction materials, cleaning sewer lines, flush and clean storm culverts, and lift stations, replace valves and hydrants, picks up and disposes of large heavy debris
Responsible for all routine sewer maintenance of collection system including Village owned lift stations, sewer mains, and sand and oil traps and all routine water distribution maintenance to water lines
Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and light equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment, cleans and cares for tools and equipment, and completes equipment maintenance inspections and checklists
Participates in erosion and flood control work projects
Sets up traffic control devices; follows safety regulations on all work zone and flagging sites, including placing barricades and cones
Adheres to safety practices and standards, attends safety meetings and trainings
Performs manual labor activities when necessary to complete assigned projects
Completes log of work activities, fills out personal timesheet and appropriate paid leave slips, overtime slips, and any other required paperwork and completes personal timesheet accurately and timely on a weekly basis and ensures time is reported based on actual time worked through the online Employee Self Service portal
Ensures proper purchasing procedures are followed; ensures that any on-the-job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions; ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken; ensures compliance with all Village of Ruidoso policies and procedures including but not limited to Procurement, IT, Personnel Manual, Safety Manual etc, and reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Utility Manager, Public Works Director, or Village Manager
Enters daily workorders in mobile 311
The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school education or equivalent required
Two years' experience in light and heavy construction equipment is required
A New Mexico class B Commercial Driver's license is required
Must be able to pass criminal history checks
Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with agency 'Drug Free' Policy
Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required
Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Voluntary insurance benefits
Deferred compensation plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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