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Bernalillo County · 13 hours ago

Highway Maintainer I

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.97/hr - $24.45/hr

3+ years exp

Bernalillo County is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents and communities. They are seeking a Highway Maintainer I to inspect, operate, and maintain vehicles and equipment while adhering to safety standards and regulations. The role involves performing safety inspections, operating various vehicles, and completing labor-intensive tasks to ensure the maintenance of county roads and infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Perform safety inspections and report and/or document in accordance with departmental requirements which includes but is not limited to inspecting and testing of tire conditions and air pressure; brakes, mechanical and engine fluids levels, water, brake lights, headlights and other operational systems and equipment

Operate vehicles under adverse weather conditions, and work schedule other than the normal work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as scheduled and/or required

Inspect and operate on and off road vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: snow plow truck, semi-tractor and trailers, including but not limited to: belly dump, transport end dump, tank trailers, salt spreader truck, asphalt distributer and loader, rotary broom, tandem water and dump truck, bobtail truck, sweeper, track hoe weed mower, flatbed truck, rubber tire roller, and steel wheel roller

Will inspect and operate vehicles for assignments which include but are not limited to: hauling sand, aggregate, water and other road building material; sweeping to maintain appearance and safety of county roads; cutting weeds and grass along county roads; and operating roller equipment to obtain soil compaction

Perform labor intensive duties using equipment and tools which includes but is not limited to: record meter readings, breaking, mixing, and placing concrete and asphalt; installing pipe section, valves and fittings; lifting and loading materials and equipment; clearing and cutting trees, brush and debris such as trash

Perform other duties as assigned

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job

Qualification

Vehicle OperationSafety InspectionsEquipment MaintenanceEnglish Communication

Required

High school diploma or GED

Three (3) years work experience in the operation of single or tandem axle vehicles

Documented evidence of 80 hours of supervised on-the-job training preferred

A valid Class B, NM Commercial Driver's license

Must be able to read and understand written and oral instruction in English

Must have the ability to operate listed vehicles with either standard or automatic transmissions

Must possess the ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials specified in this classification

Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination

This position is omnibus. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing

Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County

Employee must possess and maintain a valid and current Class B New Mexico Commercial Driver's license