Heavy Equipment Operator (CIP Park Construction​/Two Positions Available

Earth Moving Equipment Operator

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 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.

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Supplemental functions:

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.

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

Preferred skills and ability:

• 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

Working conditions:

Environmental:
Travel from site to site; construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, toxic materials; waste and infectious materials; work in inclement weather conditions. Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions requires maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy lifting and climbing; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; work in confined spaces; work at heights; work around heavy construction equipment.