Senior Highway Maintenance Worker (DOT​/GO​/THOPS #18999

Job Title Senior Highway Maintenance Worker (DOT/GO/THOPS #18999)

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This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The Materials Testing Laboratory provides field exploration, sampling, and technical support regarding the design, use, application, evaluation, and research associated with construction materials and maintains the Department's national accreditation with the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) re:source, ASTM International, and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) laboratory inspection programs.

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.

This position is for a Highway Maintenance Worker III / Geotechnical Driller / Equipment Operator and performs subsurface investigations for highway improvement and foundation design projects.

The operator provides support to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Geotechnical Engineering/Exploration section by operating various types of drill rigs, gathering and recording samples of material, and/or soil for testing to ensure NMDOT is in compliance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

This position assists geologists and engineers in geotechnical investigations for the purpose of highway foundation design by acquiring soil and rock using hollow stem augers, split spoon samplers, rock core barrels and other specialized geotechnical sampling devices.

Work is completed in various types of terrain, weather, and environments ranging from rural and remote locations to urban, high traffic areas.

The ideal candidate keeps the working area safe, performs inspections to ensure all equipment is in good working condition, maintains all equipment and frequently troubleshoots mechanical problems in the field.

When not operating equipment, you will assist the crew in completing assigned tasks, including but not limited to general labor. This position requires continuous state-wide travel.

This position serves NMDOT's State Materials Bureau, Foundation Exploration Unit, Geotechnical Design Unit, and the traveling public.

• Operating tire and track mounted geotechnical or environmental drill rigs (CME-85 and 850 drill rigs; Geoprobe)
• Knowledge of various drilling techniques including rotary, auger, sonic, etc.
• Good physical stamina for working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Maintaining and operating heavy equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot problems in the field
• Performing traffic control operations, such as determining traffic control required plan, monitoring and removal of signs
• Proficient use of stick welding and oxy-acetylene torches
• Basic computer skills
• Operating seismic or other basic scientific equipment

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. 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.

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. 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 testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Business…