What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Highway Maintenance Worker (DOT/D4 #20217) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.
Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.
Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.
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.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date
Why does the job exist?
Position will operate medium to heavy duty equipment to maintain interstate, roads, roadways and highways for the safety of the traveling public.
NOTICE: This is a District Wide Traveling Crew.
How does it get done?
Maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loader, blade, five and ten yard dump truck, self ¿propelled broom, roller, and/or mower. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement.
Who are the customers?
The traveling public.
Ideal Candidate
The traveling public.
Minimum Qualification
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.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated as safety sensitive 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. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License at time of interview. This position may require Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test and is conditional pending results. Business and/or personal reference checks and Driver's License verification are also required and employment is conditional pending results. Must successfully pass demonstrated abilities test with a 75% or better.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions - hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow; exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; exposure to temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations; high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control; hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also be performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather, accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change of geographical assignments; interaction with the public.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Erik Nunez (505) 617-5848 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.
Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.
Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.
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.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date
Why does the job exist?
Position will operate medium to heavy duty equipment to maintain interstate, roads, roadways and highways for the safety of the traveling public.
NOTICE: This is a District Wide Traveling Crew.
How does it get done?
Maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loader, blade, five and ten yard dump truck, self ¿propelled broom, roller, and/or mower. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement.
Who are the customers?
The traveling public.
Ideal Candidate
The traveling public.
Minimum Qualification
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.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated as safety sensitive 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. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License at time of interview. This position may require Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test and is conditional pending results. Business and/or personal reference checks and Driver's License verification are also required and employment is conditional pending results. Must successfully pass demonstrated abilities test with a 75% or better.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions - hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow; exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; exposure to temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations; high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control; hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also be performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather, accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change of geographical assignments; interaction with the public.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Erik Nunez (505) 617-5848 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $23 - $34