Light Equipment Operator – Artesia

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – ARTESIA

Department:
Public Works

Location:

Artesia, NM
Starting Pay: $22.06–$24.35 per hour DOE

This position works in a crew environment to assist the Road Department with maintenance of County roads using a variety of equipment. The Light Equipment Operator possesses knowledge of sub-base compaction, base construction, and surface construction of un-surfaced, surfaced, and chip-sealed roads. The employee is proficient in the use of compaction equipment to reach desired compaction levels and can dig, grade, and place drainage structures in right-of-way entrances or under roads to prevent or relieve flooding and washouts, as well as place cattle guards and footers as directed.

Duties include daily maintenance checklists of equipment, including DOT walk-around, pre-trip and operation inspections. Employees must be able to work independently. The Road Manager in Carlsbad, Artesia, and Sandpoint have equal authority to direct your work schedule at any time. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform all other related duties as required and assigned.

Starting Hiring Salary: $22.06–$24.35 per hour DOE

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