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Streets Maintenance Worker

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Streets Maintenance Worker

Salary

$16.15 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

M001 07-25 LD

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

8/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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Nature of Work

P erforms manual tasks in the construction and maintenance of streets, walkways, storm drains , and public right of way . Assists with the routine maintenance of equipment, tools , and machinery ; may be involved in concrete construction.

WORK SITUATION FACTORS

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. 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.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Requires moderate physical effort; balancing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, bending and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 70 pounds; ability to communicate via a two-way communication device; maintain alertness to traffic hazards; writing and use of standard hand tools.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Works outside with exposure to all weather conditions; exposure to traffic, noise, fumes, dust, dirt, danger of infection, open manholes and potential street cave-in; safety shoes are required.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY 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 BC05.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Digs and fills holes; patches cuts and holes on streets; repairs and cleans storm drains.

+ Services, repairs and maintains small engines and equipment; performs minor welding repairs.

+ Performs maintenance and repair of chain link fencing, guardrails and wood bollards; cleans drainage channels and irrigation ditches.

+ Removes broken concrete; sets concrete forms; pours concrete into formed areas; participates in concrete finishing; strips forms; back fills open areas; replaces landscaping; performs general clean-up.

+ Picks up debris from roadways and right of way locations; cleans debris from drain gates; cleans drainage channels and irrigation ditches.

+ Loads trucks; dumps debris.

+ Performs maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.

+ May assist with the set up traffic control devices.

+ Checks lift stations for proper operation and flood control.

+ May maintain inventory of materials, tools and equipment, issues/checks out tools and equipment to crews; may orders materials, tools and equipment for work crews; maintains records of tools and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

No specific educational requirement. Two (2) years of experience as a laborer; experience in street maintenance is desirable; may require two years of experience as a laborer performing concrete work. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of building/street maintenance program; 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: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: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 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 your application, you may be disqualified from the process).

+ Yes

+ No

02

Position requires at least two years of experience as a laborer. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (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 driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you answered "YES" to Question #3 above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.

05

Preference: Do you have experience performing street maintenance?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Preference: Do you have experience as a laborer performing concrete work?

+ 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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