Road Maintenance Operator I

TAOS COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Taos County is now accepting applications for:

JOB TITLE: Road Maintenance Operator I

SALARY: $20.43 per hour

This is a Classified/Full Time /Non-Exempt (FLSA)

DESCRIPTION: Performs working level skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of light to heavy-duty equipment as needed to construct, maintain or repair county roads, bridges, culverts and flood channels.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform above and related duties

and

One (1) year of experience in operation and maintenance of medium and heavy sized equipment.

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Qualifications:

• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Working knowledge of various light to heavy equipment; hazards and safety precautions related to

construction and equipment operation; traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations; construction

methods and procedures typical to county service systems; equipment parts and basic preventive

maintenance for the same.

• Skill in the operation of heavy mechanized equipment as required by the position, i.e., Roller,

Sweeper, 10-Wheel Dump, Loader, Belly Dump, Track Loader, Cat/Dozer, Road Grader, Sanders, Water

Truck, etc.

• Ability to follow OSHA regulations related to hazardous conditions; operate simple to complex

heavy duty equipment; operate heavy equipment in various conditions; perform manual tasks for

sustained periods of time; perform minor equipment maintenance and repair; follow written and

verbal instructions; read and understand prints and plans; communicate effectively, verbally and in

writing: ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees,

the public and supervisors.

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid "Class B" New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker

endorsements or be able to obtain one in 6 months. Testing will be performed to verify skills.

After completion of CDL licensing, pay may be increased.

• Must be able to pass ICC physical yearly and maintain medical certificate.
• Must become flagging certified.
• Must complete OSHA and traffic control training.
• Wear PPE as required
• May be required to complete light and heavy equipment certification and maintain throughout

employment

• Must be capable of passing a pre-employment physical and drug test
• As a safety sensitive employee is subject to random drug testing
• Must be able to comply with applicable county and departmental policies and safety

standards.

• Must maintain a high level of customer service at all times
• May be required, at times, to work abnormal hours, weekends and Holidays

TAOS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, ANCESTRY, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, SPOUSAL AFFILIATION OR GENDER IDENTITY.

Open Until Filled

This job announcement gives only a brief description of the position. A complete job description can be obtained at the Taos County Administration Office, 105 Albright Street, Suite J, Taos, NM 87571 or by calling .... www.taoscounty.org