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Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Albuquerque and Careers
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
JOB
Operate and maintain very large, very heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, tankers, dozers scraper, loaders, mobile compost mixers, compost window turner, 18 wheel tractor-trailers, crane, excavator, etc. used in earth moving operations; perform excavating, grading, loading, compacting, mixing, scraping and minor mechanical maintenance and repairs.This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to thefunctions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of thejob with or without a reasonable accommodation.Operate very large, very heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, tankers, dozers scraper, loaders, mobile compost mixers, compost turner, 18 wheel tractor-trailers, crane, excavator, etc. and other equipment to support a variety of operations at City facilities.May build, level and excavate roads and land surfaces using graders and other construction equipment.Gather and load dirt and waste products from job sites onto trucks; transport to appropriate location.May bulldoze hill sides; collect and haul trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand and gravel.May operate earth moving equipment, back-hoe, front-end loader, dump trucks, etc. to perform tasks.May operate water tanker and similar equipment for dust control and dirt compaction.May operate plow and salt truck for snow and ice removal, may act as a primary snow team member operating snow blowers and snow plows with brooms and or blades.May operate regenerative air sweepers, high-speed and runway sweepers and other airfield equipment as necessary.May operate and maintain windrow aeration/composting related equipment. Change, adjust, replace and/or repair sludge spreading implements.Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.Maintain accurate logs and records.Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with communications tower.SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Environmental: Travel from site to site; construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, toxic materials; waste and infectious materials; work in inclement weather conditions.Physical: Essential and supplemental functions requires maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy lifting and climbing; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; work in confined spaces; work at heights; work around heavy construction equipment.

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