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Heavy Equipment Operator (Revised)

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Heavy Equipment Operator (Revised)

Salary

$20.28 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

K011 05-25 DM

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

05/01/2025

Closing Date

5/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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Nature of Work

Operator Operates various light and heavy motorized equipment and vehicles as part of the City's parks maintenance and construction program.

Environmental Factors

Position functions outside and with exposure to all weather conditions; exposure to noise, fumes, dust, dirt and vibrations; safety equipment includes safety shoes and ear plugs.

Physical Factors

Position requires heavy physical work; ability to lift and carry items weighing 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 involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, extended hours, nights and weekends, and responding to customer issues. May be subject to emergency call-out. 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.

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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Full-time, Regular, Non-exempt.

This recruitment will be used to fill a full-time, regular, non-exempt position within the Parks and Recreation Department but may be used to fill other vacancies to include full-time, part-time and/or contract positions.

This position is graded at BC11.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates various light and heavy motorized equipment and vehicles in transporting materials or as part of maintenance or construction projects involving parks and recreation areas; operates heavy equipment, including graders, excavators, blades, rollers, and milling machines to construct, repair, and maintain park properties and structures, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment; identifies maintenance that needs to be performed by shop staff.

• Performs inspections of parks grounds, parking lots, streets, and roadways ensuring the use of the appropriate equipment and general operations; sets up traffic control and monitors general work area.

• Operates power tools; works with field crews when not operating equipment or vehicles.

• Identifies equipment, materials, and supplies that are necessary for effective operations; purchases supplies.

• Participates in the staging of special events and tournaments; loads and unloads materials, supplies, parts, and equipment.

• Mows and fertilizes grass and prunes trees; operates a wide range of heavy equipment to accomplish tasks.

• Performs lead work direction over field crews in absence of Lead or supervisor.

• Provides performance feedback, trains, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives; participates in staff evaluations with designated supervisor to provide impartial feedback regarding performance; ensures that staff maintain safety standards and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations.

• Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services.

Minimum Qualifications

No specific educational requirement AND three (3) years of experience in the operation of construction equipment and one year experience in operation of heavy equipment operation. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid class B commercial driver's license. Forklift operator certification (within six (6) months of employment). Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Operation of heavy equipment and vehicles; minor equipment maintenance procedures principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: Read, write and perform linear, square and cubic measurements; read and interpret basic blueprints and construction documents; direct the work of crew members; use a two-way communication device perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in: Equipment, vehicle and tool use; reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

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01

Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Position requires three (3) years of experience in the operation of construction equipment and one year experience in operation of heavy equipment operation? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

+ Yes

+ No

03

Position requires a Valid class B commercial driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you answered "yes" to Question #4 above, please indicate the license number, type of license, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. (If you fail to include this information, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

05

Do you understand and accept that a Forklift operator certification (within six (6) months of employment).

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Las Cruces

Address

Phone

575-528-3100575-528-3100

Website

http://www.lascruces.gov

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