Associate Highway Maintenance Worker; DOT​/D2

The 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.

Job Title:

Associate Highway Maintenance Worker (DOT/D2 #19709)

Position will maintain US and New Mexico highways.

Through ensuring safe and efficient operation of light to medium equipment.

Traveling public to ensure roads are safe for travel.

Some experience repairing fencing and road maintenance.

Must possess a valid driver's license and a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (or equivalent licenses from another state) within one (1) year of hire.

This position is designated a safety sensitive position 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 drug testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

Employment requires successful completion of a post‑offer pre‑employment physical and pre‑employment drug test; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must acquire a valid Class B CDL within one (1) year of hire. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results. Must successfully pass a demonstrated abilities test with a 65% or better.

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

High speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; 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. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather (including snow removal), accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change of geographical assignments; interaction with the public. Frequent statewide travel is required. Must be able to respond to emergency callouts on short notice.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.