Heavy Equipment Operator - Water - City of Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
About the Job
Operates equipment for the installation, service, and repair of water distribution service and main lines, fire hydrants, and other components of the distribution system to ensure efficient and effective services to the community.
Works is performed outdoors 95% and 5% indoors; exposure to all weather conditions, noise, dust, dirt, open manholes, street cave-ins, chemicals, gases, mechanical, electrical, explosive and burn hazards. Safety equipment required includes safety shoes, vest, ear plugs, sound attenuator, hard had, safety visor and gloves.
Physical Factors:
Heavy physical work requires lifting items in excess of 90 pounds; balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, reaching above shoulder height; pushing/pulling items in excess of 90 pounds; moving around construction sites with uneven terrain; uses a two-way radio; requires the ability to hear warning sounds.
Physical Factors:
Heavy physical work requires lifting items in excess of 90 pounds; balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, reaching above shoulder height; pushing/pulling items in excess of 90 pounds; moving around construction sites with uneven terrain; uses a two-way radio; requires the ability to hear warning sounds.
Work Situation Factors:
Position may involve shift work, work on holidays, weekends, nights, overtime and standby status. Work may involve emergency situations. Precise limits, tolerances and standards must be met. 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. Release of Information Form (49 CFR Part 40) required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
An employee in this class is distinguished from other equipment operating classes by its responsibility for operating a variety of equipment in order to install, maintain, and repair City water lines.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
This initial posting will be used to fill a full-time, contract position in the Utilities Department but may be utilized to fill other full-time, and/or contract vacancies.
Full-Time; Contract
Full-Time; Contract
This position is graded at CN11
Job Type: Contract
Location: 700 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico
Agency: Utilities
Source : City of Las Cruces