Street Equipment Operator

$18.92

Per Hour

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Northern Region $17.17 - $24.25 Per hour

Street Equipment Operator

CITY OF GALLUP

Occupation: Highway Maintenance Workers

Location: Gallup, NM - 87301

Positions available: 1

Job #: 942978

Source: New Mexico Jobs

Posted: 2/25/2025

Updated: 7/15/2025

Expires: 8/14/2025

Web Site: New Mexico Jobs

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

48 Month(s)

CDL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Public Transit

Available

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Operates backhoe attachments to excavate for storm sewer construction, manhole construction, and other similar public works storm drainage functions. Operates front end loader for loading material into dump trucks backfilling excavations, etc. Operates a blade, milling machine and paver for street maintenance and repairs. Supervises a small crew engaged in the collection of trash, litter and other refuse found alongside roadways alleys, streets and parking lot facilities. Maintains services and lubricates assigned equipment and performs minor repairs on vehicles. Operates additional equipment and/or drives a variety of trucks as necessary to haul grave, asphalt, dirt, cinders, etc. Operates steel wheel roller, front end loader, excavator, skid steer with attachments, rotary mower, vac-truck, dozer, welder, etc. Operates patch mobile unit to prepare and mix hot asphalt. Operates jack hammers, salt spreaders and compressors. Performs some or all of the duties of a street laborer as required or assigned. May provide heavy equipment assistance to other departments. Maybe required to work after hours. Required to perform emergency call back duties outside the normal working hours, weekends and holidays, and must respond within thirty (30) minutes to call out.

Additional Information

STARTING HOURLY PAY: $18.92 p/h

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Four (4) years combination of heavy construction equipment school training: or practical experience in operating automotive equipment.

Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or B with Medical Card. Must meet city's insurability requirements.

Other Conditions:

Must pass a background check

Will be required to operate as part of the interview process

Application Special Instructions

Please respond accurately to all questions regarding your qualifications for this position.

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