Streets Laborer

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THE CITY OF PORTALES, NEW MEXICO

POSITION POSTING #2025-03

POSITION: LABORER

DEPARTMENT: STREET

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: STREET FOREMAN

SHIFT: FT REGULAR – 40 HOURS PER WEEK

SALARY: $13.48 HOURLY

Applicant must be willing to work in a “team” environment and desire to learn how to operate heavy construction equipment. General labor skills will be employed daily in all types of conditions, e.g. weather, heavy road traffic, confined spaces, and any other requested conditions. This is an outdoor job; working after‑hours, weekends or holidays is possible.

This is a safety sensitive position, subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

• Safe and efficient operation of city vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance (we’ll train you), such as changing oil and filters, pumping gas, washing and cleaning, lubricating and maintaining logbooks on department equipment.
• Painting, as directed.
• Perform routine cleaning, as directed.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, hoeing, cleaning, leveling, or other duties as directed.
• Willing to be trained to operate high level automotive construction equipment.
• Perform job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must show aptitude for safe operation of assigned automotive equipment.
• Must follow instructions, procedures and City safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, hoeing, cleaning, leveling, or other duties as directed.
• Perform job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and the department.

Applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds multiple times during any given day. Requires constant physical efforts and may be exposed to dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment.

• Ability to work both inside and outside.
• Exposure to all types of weather: extreme cold, extreme heat, extreme wet/humid conditions.
• Ability to work with intermittent noise levels; may be moderate to loud.
• Ability to work with fumes, dust, odors, and poor ventilation.
• Ability to work in multiple surfaces: flat/hard, inclined/ramp, uneven, stairs, dry, wet, dust, natural ground.
• Ability to work alone with or without directions.

The regular workweek is 40 hours—Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional time may be required to work after regular hours, on weekends, and holidays.

• Limited travel—ability to travel for meetings and training may be required.
• Overnight travel may be required.

• Must pass a background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.
• Must pass a post‑offer pre‑employment drug screen administered by a City‑designated facility.

• Candidates must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and insurability in accordance with the City’s insurance carrier.
• Employees must maintain a source of communications for off‑duty work related communications.

Position has possibility of promotion based on performance and accomplishment of training goals.

Review is scheduled bi-weekly; the position will remain open until filled. Applicant must submit required application to Human Resources at City Hall, 1028 West Community Way, Portales, N.M. 88130 or online talesnm.gov.

The City of Portales is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace.