Heavy Equipment Operator

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator I
## Heavy Equipment Operator IApplylocations:
Albuquerque, NMtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 10, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JR103486
** Job Posting

Title:

** Heavy Equipment Operator I
** Department:
** Operations & Maintenance
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* Location:

** 2400 BROADWAY SE
** Pay:
** Probationary hourly rate of $23.96  Union hourly rate of $24.45
** Close Date:
** August 9, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals;

career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Heavy Equipment Operator I, under the direction of a Public Works Maintenance Supervisor, operates and maintains light to heavy equipment to perform public works projects, road maintenance, and construction activities. Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with safety standards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
** DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Performs safety inspections and operate on and off-road vehicles and equipment in accordance with safety standards which includes but is not limited to the safe operational status of equipment; testing of tire conditions and air pressure; brakes; mechanical and engine fluids; water; brake lights; headlights; and other related systems and equipment.
* Operates vehicles under adverse weather conditions and works on a schedule other than the normal work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as scheduled and/or required.
* Functional use of the mobile access management work order system for assignments and entries of related system tasks.
* Operates light to very heavy motorized equipment which includes but is not limited to bulldozers, motor graders, backhoes, trench diggers, lifts, bucket truck, scrapers, snowplow truck, belly dump, salt spreader truck, asphalt distributer and loader, rotary broom, tandem water and dump truck, bobtail truck, sweeper, tractor weed mower, flatbed truck rubber tire roller, and steel wheel roller.
* Operates vehicles for the purpose of towing, backing, and transport of other vehicles and equipment; hauling sand, aggregate, and other road building material street paving; pumping and draining water; maintenance of rights-of-way and unpaved road and parking surfaces; and cutting of weeds and grass along county roads.
* Performs other labor-intensive duty which includes but is not limited to using hand and power tools to break, mix, and place concrete and asphalt; installation of pipe sections, valves and fittings; lifting and loading of materials and equipment; cutting and clearing trees, brush and debris such as trash.
* Operates pumps, hydrants, hoses and other auxiliary equipment as needed or required.
* Attends department meetings and complete paperwork as needed in the performance of job responsibilities.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
*** The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.**
* ** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** High school diploma or GED.
* Three (3) years of general road construction experience including the operation of various types of heavy equipment; two (2) of those years must include the full-time operation of motor graders, OR one (1) year in the full-time operation of motor graders plus certification from a vocational trades training facility as a motor grader operator. (Experience as a motor grader operator must be specifically and clearly defined on employment application.)SUPPLEMENTAL

INFORMATION    
** SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
** The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
* Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
* Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
* Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
* Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A OR must obtain a valid New Mexico CDL, Class A license prior to employment date.
* Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
** WORKING CONDITIONS
*** Performs work both indoors and outdoors. Most vehicle cabs are enclosed and may or may not have heating and air conditioning units.
* Worker is exposed to snow, wind, possible lightning, and extreme cold and heat.
* Work in extreme weather conditions is required.
* Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
* Worker is exposed to exhaust fumes,…