Light Equipment Operator - Streets Maintenance - City of Las Cruces

Operates various light motorized equipment and vehicles as part of the City's streets maintenance program.

Environmental Factors

Position functions outside with exposure to all traffic and weather conditions; frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals and contaminants, dust, fumes, noise, and vibration of electrical/mechanical equipment.   Safety equipment is available and required to include safety shoes and ear protection.

Physical Factors

Position requires heavy physical work; frequent standing, ability to lift and carry items up to one-hundred (100) pounds; bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting and reaching above shoulder level; visual acuity sufficient to perform essential job functions.

Work Situation Factors

Position requires occasional work beyond normal business hours, extended hours, nights and weekends. May also involve emergency situations, work on holidays, weekends, nights, and standby status.  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 MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-time, regular; non-exempt; union-represented position.

The initial review will take place on February 26, 2024, and then periodically thereafter.

This position is graded as a BC09.