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Equipment Operator I

County of San Juan (NM)
Public Works, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026

Under general supervision, serves as a light equipment operator and laborer in the maintenance and construction of County road projects including preparing, paving and patching roads and parking lots, cleaning ditches, removing and installing culverts and other roadway structures and clearing property.

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of experience in road construction and maintenance.
  • Valid State of New Mexico Commercial Drivers License (CDL Class B).
  • Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment; may be required to lift and carry items more than 50 pounds.
  • May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions.   Noise level is usually loud.
  • Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
  • Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.
The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.   Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
  • Performs skilled duties related to the operation of various types of heavy equipment such as front end loader, backhoe, utility trailers and end dump trucks; transports materials and equipment for the construction and maintenance of roadways.  
  • Works as a part of a crew, such as construction team, maintenance team, blade team or other group.
  • Operates and maintains a variety of types of small and light equipment.
  • Performs Commercial Drivers License (CDL) vehicle safety inspection and service on assigned equipment.
  • Performs manual labor in assisting in road construction, maintenance and repair of roadways.
  • Assists in the training of laborers in equipment usage.   
  • Performs traffic control activities during hazardous road conditions.
  • Maintains daily equipment logs.
  • Performs tree trimming activities to maintain sight distances.
  • Participates in various seasonal projects such as snow removal.  
  • Responds to emergency call-outs resulting from severe weather, chemical spills or major accidents. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary : $18

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