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City of Clovis, NM

Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets

City of Clovis, NM, Clovis, New Mexico, United States, 88101

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Salary:

$18.44 - $25.41 Hourly Location :

Clovis, NM Job Type:

FULL-TIME Job Number:

2025_02_21_3041_Streets Department:

PUBLIC WORKS Division:

STREETS Opening Date:

02/21/2025

Job Description Position serves as operator of heavy construction equipment and the maintenance, repair and construction of public thoroughfares and related improvements. Serves as crew chief or supervisor of crews in the maintenance of drainage systems, street repairs and emergency responses. Will be required to with infrequent overtime during evening hours, weekends, holidays plus stand-by on a rotation basis.

**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**

Typical Duties

Operates all heavy equipment such as graders, dozers, scrapers, compactors, grade-alls, tractor/trailer rigs, chip spreaders, asphalt lay down machine and oil truck (front and rear). Cleans services and makes minor repairs to assigned equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and established procedures. Maintains records of preventive maintenance service performed and daily operation. Makes on-site decisions concerning the grades and location of excavation of all heavy equipment. Directs the subordinate operators in specific tasks required by job assignment to ensure job progresses safely and efficiently. May be assigned as crew leader of street repair crew, in repairing of streets using equipment such as air compressors, jack hammers, tampers and pavement saws. Assist in the control of snow and ice by using snow plow, salt, or sand truck spreader. Assist in the clean-up of damaged trees and buildings during or after storms. May be required to assist other divisions in performing their required responsibilities, such as using front-loader or other equipment to get units out of the mud. May be called upon to put other areas of expertise to use in the accomplishment of tasks such as making barricades or assisting in construction of offices, forms for concrete or head walls in drainage ditches, as well as some welding. Have the ability to set up grade and use transit and level. Requirements Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years' experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. Experience in the actual layout of new roads and operation of heavy equipment for road construction is preferred. Licenses and Certificates

Must possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver License or be able to obtain within six (6) months. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:

Department rules and regulations and contingency plans. Skills in:

Safe operation of heavy equipment such as graders, loaders, dozers, packers, compactors, water wagon, computer, and printer. Ability to :

Perform functions with minimal supervision; understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations; Interact diplomatically with public, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with others. Physical Requirements

Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds. Working Conditions

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 Clovis policies. Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions. Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment. Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required

Cigna Health Insurance Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000 Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annually City portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost) Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000 Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annually City portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)

Dental United Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost

Vision Davis Vision 100% employee cost

Life Insurance $40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability) $2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability) Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long Term Disability

100 % employee cost Voluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period /Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period

Flexible Spending Accounts

100% employee cost Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Choices ICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages) PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3% Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4% Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%

Time Off Vacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 years Sick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually) (at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance) 11 paid holidays Physical Examination Leave - 4 hours annually Bereavement Leave Voting Leave - 1 hour Personal Day Tuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursed Option of Sick Leave Bank 01

This position requires a current, valid New Mexico Class B Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements, do you meet this requirement?

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I understand if I do not possess a valid NM Commercial Driver's License, I will be required to obtain one within 6 months of date of hire. 03

A requirement of this position is you must have at least one (1) year experience in the general maintenance and operation of large commercial trucks and other light to heavy machinery, do you meet this requirement?

Yes No

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What types of heavy equipment do you have experience with? (Ex: loaders, dozers, packers, compactors, water wagon)? 05

Please describe your experience in the operation and maintenance of light to heavy equipment and large commercial trucks? 06

Please describe your experience in the actual layout of new roads and operation of heavy equipment for road construction. If you have no experience, please type N/A. 07

This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position by the City of Clovis and/or the USDOT and is subject to City of Clovis' drug testing policy and/or regulations set for by USDOT to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Yes No

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Were you referred by Workforce?

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