BernCo Clean Community Operator

Job Title

Bern Co Clean Community Operator

Department:
Public Works

Location:

2400 BROADWAY SE

Pay:
Probationary Hourly Rate of $20.34

Union Hourly Rate of $20.75

Close Date:
August 19, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses.

In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits.

Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Bern Co Clean Community Operator executes various clean-up, trails, roadway right-of-way and median maintenance projects within the county. Responsible for cleaning illegal dumping sites within the county. Prepares, and maintains records of work performed, prioritizes daily work activities and special clean-ups, and all maintenance jobs as directed.

Safety inspections, operate and maintain vehicles and equipment to perform responsibilities and duties listed below in accordance with safety standards and applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

• Performs labor intensive job duties in the care for established landscaping; performs a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, chipping, watering, digging, drip system repair, sprinkler repair, fence repair, maintenance of existing landscapes, planting, pruning, weeding, trash removal, snow removal and general upkeep of landscaped medians, trails within roadway landscaping and illegal dumping within Bernalillo County.
• Maintenance and cleanup of trails, roadway right-of-way, medians, and illegal dump sites within the county and as assigned.
• Responds to 311 complaints.
• Issues work orders and prioritize daily work activities.
• While performing job duties, must operate on-and-off road vehicles such as but not limited to:
  Skidsteer, Loader, and attachments.
• Performs daily safety inspections on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Reports and/or documents found safety issues in accordance with departmental requirements which includes but is not limited to inspecting and testing of tire conditions and air pressures, brakes, mechanical and engine fluid levels, water, brake lights, headlights, and other operational systems and equipment.
• Operates snow removal equipment.
• Operates vehicles under adverse weather conditions, and work schedules other than the normal work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday as scheduled and/or required for snow removal.
• Instructs service workers in the proper use and operation of personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment, hand tools, weed eaters, power tools, and spray equipment.
• During a County declared emergency, this position will be required to respond.
• Any one position may not include all the duties listed.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

* The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in one of the following fields and/or a related field: landscaping and/or landscaping equipment; performing pre-use safety inspections and daily equipment maintenance; use, care and operation of various types of large equipment such as transport of various equipment utilizing a truck and trailer, and spray equipment varying in size; towing and securing trailers.
• * Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

PREFERENCES

• Knowledge of low voltage landscaping irrigation systems repair preferred.
• Knowledge of operation of front-end loader, skid steer loader and associated implements preferred.
• Possession of Traffic Control Supervisor certification.

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
• Employee must have a valid New Mexico Class B, NM Commercial Driver's License and maintain while employed in this position.
• Must possess Traffic Control Supervisor certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Employee must have the ability to operate small power tools, hand tools and landscaping maintenance equipment.
• Employee must have knowledge of irrigation systems maintenance, testing and repair.
• Employee must have the ability to understand and fully execute both oral and written instructions in…