Heavy Equipment Operator (Solid Waste Landfill Operations) - City of Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
About the Job
Maintains solid waste landfill operations by operating heavy equipment and performing general maintenance of the heavy equipment. Work responsibilities extend to overseeing and maintaining two major areas within the land-fill, clean-fill, and compost areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Position functions at a solid waste landfill facility with exposure to all types of weather conditions, odors, dust, heavy metals, asbestos particles and fumes and the possibility of minor cuts and bruises. Safety shoes and glasses are required.
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Position requires substantial physical ability to operate heavy equipment; bend, stoop, climb, crouch, kneel, squat, push/pull and reach above shoulder level. Writing and use of standard hand tools. Ability to lift, carry and push/pull items weighing up to 70 pounds. Field of vision and visual acuity is necessary to perform essential functions.
WORK SITUATION FACTORS
Competing demands include occasional overtime and dealing with external customers in a courteous and respectful manner. 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 policies.
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-time, regular, non-exempt, union represented.
This position is graded at BC11.