Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary

$20.28 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

K011 02-25 TB

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

02/25/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Nature of Work

Operates various light and heavy motorized equipment and vehicles as part of the City's parks maintenance and construction program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

:

This is the second level in the Operator job series and as such employees are expected to apply technical

expertise

and skill in the

operation of the more difficult and complex

heavy equipment

and

serve as a resource to

other

workers.

Environmental Factors

Position functions outside and with exposure to all weather conditions; exposure to noise, fumes, dust,

dirt

and vibrations; safety equipment includes safety shoes and ear plugs.

Physical Factors

Position requires heavy physical work; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to

one-hundred

(100) pounds; bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling,

squatting

and reaching above shoulder level; visual acuity

sufficient

to perform essential job functions

.

Work Situation Factors

Position requires occasional work beyond normal business hours, extended hours,

nights

and weekends. May be subject to emergency call-out

.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services

.

Position is subject to drug testing

in accordance with

applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policy.

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