Highway Maintenance Worker II (DOT/D2 #19704)
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$17.99 - $27.89 Hourly$37,422 - $58,003 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band 50Posting DetailsThe 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.This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and will remain open until filled. May close at any time.Candidate will be required to perform and pass a demonstrative abilities test utilizing medium to heavy equipment in order to move forward to an interview panel.Employee Perks Program with NMDOT: Why does the job exist?Position will operate medium to heavy duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner to maintain US and New Mexico highways for the safety of the traveling public. How does it get done?Incumbent will operate medium to heavy duty equipment to maintain US and New Mexico highways. Incumbent will perform a variety of skilled and semi skilled maintenance duties required in the patrol; use of various hand tools, will have knowledge and experience in snow removal and emergency operations (call outs). Will remove trash and dead animals from Right of Way.Candidate will be required to perform and pass a demonstrative abilities test utilizing heavy equipment in order to move forward to an interview panel. Who are the customers?Ensure US and New Mexico highways are safe for the traveling public. Ideal CandidateThe Ideal Candidate should have experience in:- snow removal operations;- traffic control; and- fence maintenance and guardrail repair.- Class A commercial driver's license will have preference. Minimum QualificationHigh School diploma or equivalent and six (6) months of experience maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loader, five (5) and ten (10) yard dump trucks, self-propelled brooms, rollers, or mowers. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field andor direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience. Must possess a valid drivers license and a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL), (or equivalent licenses from another state) within one (1) year of hire. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker andor Hazmat endorsement. Employment RequirementsThis position is designated a safety sensitive position 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 drug testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical and pre-employment drug test; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, and must have or obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire. Tanker Endorsement may be required. Business reference check 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 ConditionsWork is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions - hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow, exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, rough/rugged terrain, noxious plants and infected trash, exposure to hazardous chemicals, insects and reptiles, loud noises, confined spaces, stressful situations, subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical strain, high speed/high volume traffic, interaction with the public, local county, school and city officials by phone an in person, irregular hours day or night, subject to call out for emergencies, heavy lifting, sitting/standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling for extended periods of time may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequent temporary assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays; extended or irregular hours day or night; and call-out away from post of duty to include night time work and snow removal as applicable are required. Supplemental InformationDo you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Becky Aguilar (575) ###-####. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.