Senior Highway Maintenance Worker; DOT​/D4

Position: Senior Highway Maintenance Worker (DOT/ D4 #20214)
$19.97 - $29.95 Hourly

$41,527 - $62,291 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C4

Posting Details

New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.

Vision Statement:
Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.
Mission Statement:
Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
Core Values:
Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date.
This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date

NOTICE:
This position is with the District 4 shop.

Why does the job exist?

Position will work with the District Shop as a Transport driver as well as assisting in maintaining roadways.

How does it get done?

-Transport heavy equipment, 10/5 yard dump trucks, vehicles, etc. From patrols to district, patrols to vendors, district to vendors and or vendors to patrols or district.
-Transport any materials or cargo in bulk or deemed too big for crew trucks and trailers.
-Transport equipment or cargo from district to district as needed.
-Go for parts and deliver them to patrols, crews, or shop when not transporting.
-Assist shop employees or service center as needed.
-Respond to emergency call outs as needed 24 hours a day year round.

Who are the customers?

Traveling public

Ideal Candidate

Must possess and maintain a Class A CDL.

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loaders, five (5) and ten (10) yard dump trucks, self-propelled brooms, rollers, or mowers. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), (or equivalent licenses from another state) upon hire. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated as safety sensitive within the meaning of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License at time of interview. This position may require Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test and is conditional pending results. Business and/or personal reference checks and Driver's License verification are also required and employment is conditional pending results. Must successfully pass demonstrated abilities test with a 75% or better

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions - hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow; exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; exposure to temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations;

high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control; hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties;

ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also be performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather, accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change of geographical assignments;

interaction with the public.

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Agency Contact Information:
Anjelica Lucero, Anjelica.

Lucero.gov, Email

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