Equipment Operator - FLEX

Equipment Operator - FLEX

Salary

$49,233.60 - $56,596.80 Annually

Location

Santa Fe, NM

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600398

Department

Public Works

Division

Solid Waste

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NON-UNION

Department Contact Information

Tawny Baca (505) 992-9860

Union Eligibility

Position is not covered by any Collective Bargaining Agreement in Santa Fe County

Budget Amount

$27.21

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Primary Purpose

Operates light to heavy-duty equipment for transport of equipment or refuse for, construction, maintenance and repair of County roads or facilities, according to established policies, procedures, and safety protocols. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, trucks, mulcher, conveyor broom, mower, water truck, double drum roller, sheepsfoot roller, skid steer, and jetter trailer.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, graders, bulldozers, scrapers, loaders, power shovels, compactors, rollers, paving machines, water trucks and snow removal equipment.
• Operates light to medium duty equipment in various phases of construction, maintenance or repair of County roads and facilities; performs construction, maintenance and repair of County facilities, including concrete work, labor type operations and flagging; operates road grader; grades roadways leaving smooth surfaces; builds road shoulders, bar ditches and roadway crowns; operates landfill trenching equipment, compacting equipment and material loading equipment.
• Transports refuse from transfer station to landfill; operates scraper to haul dirt to cover refuse; operates refuse compactor; operates grader to maintain roads in and surrounding landfill; operates dozer to dig and cover as needed.
• Schedules maintenance on assigned equipment and reports malfunctions or failures immediately to supervisor; keeps logs and completes daily work reports; directs traffic during road work; weighs in commercial haulers and signs in residential permits at scale house; and maintains scale house for daily operation.
• Ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of facilities to include litter, snow and dirt removal; Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and resolves questions and complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
• Must complete all training as designated or assigned.

Knowledge/ Skills:

• Knowledge of the capability and limitation of the assigned vehicle or machinery; and of the hazards, precautionary measures, and proper safety practices.
• Ability tooperatea variety of vehicles including auto side loader, rear and front-end loaders, backhoe, wheeled loader, and forklift and other solid waste vehicles.
• Ability tooperatea two-way radio.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and tomaintainlogs and prepare reports; and tocomply withapplicable NMDOT regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must complete the Santa Fe County Internal Equipment Training program for this position within one (1) year of date of hire.
• Must possess or obtain a New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class A or B within six (6) months of date of hire.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Works outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, allergens, and extreme heat or cold. Work involves high risk and potentially dangerous situations working near hazardous/moving materials, equipment and machinery; exposure to excessive noise; and working with hostile and/or offensive individuals. The use of protective clothing, equipment, devices and materials is required. Work requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell; clarity of vision at short and long distance; and the ability to lift up to 100lbs. Work may be performed in rough terrain and may risk falls and bruises. Work schedule shall include evening, weekend and holiday hours. Position is subject to random drug screening, per NMDOT regulation.

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Membership

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• Health Benefits
• Leave and Retirement
• Additional Employee Benefits
• Employee Development Program

01

Do you have practical experience or training operating heavy equipment associated with road construction and maintenance?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Santa Fe County

Address 102 Grant Avenue

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501

Phone (505) 992-9880

Website https://www.santafecountynm.gov/human_resources