Highway Maintainer I

Job Posting Title:

Highway Maintainer I

Department:

Operations & Maintenance

Location:

2400 BROADWAY SE

Pay:

Probationary hourly rate of $21.14
Union hourly rate of $21.57

Close Date:

August 9, 2026

The Highway Maintainer inspects, operates, and maintains vehicles and equipment for performing responsibilities and duties in accordance with safety standards and applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Work schedule outside normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as scheduled, and/or required. Performs safety inspections and report on (in accordance with departmental requirements) inspecting and testing of tire condition and air pressure, brakes, mechanical and engine fluids levels, water, brake lights, headlights and other operational systems and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs safety inspections and report and/or document in accordance with departmental requirements which includes but is not limited to: inspecting and testing of tire conditions and air pressures; brakes, mechanical and engine fluids levels, water, brake lights, headlights, and other operational systems and equipment.
• Operates vehicles under adverse weather conditions, and work schedule other than the normal work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as scheduled and/or required.
• Inspects and operates on and off road vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: snow plow truck, semi-tractor and trailers, including but not limited to: belly dump, transport end dump, tank trailers, salt spreader truck, asphalt distributer and loader, rotary broom, tandem water and dump truck, bobtail truck, sweeper, track hoe weed mower, flatbed truck, rubber tire roller, and steel wheel roller.
• Inspects and operates vehicles for assignments which include but are not limited to: hauling sand, aggregate, water and other road building material; sweeping to maintain appearance and safety of county roads; cutting weeds and grass along county roads; and operating roller equipment to obtain soil compaction.
• Performs labor intensive duties using equipment and tools which includes but is not limited to: record meter readings, breaking, mixing, and placing concrete and asphalt; installing pipe section, valves and fittings; lifting and loading materials and equipment; clearing and cutting trees, brush and debris such as trash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of work experience in the operation of single or tandem axle vehicles.
• Must be able to read and understand written and oral instruction in English.
• Must have the ability to operate listed vehicles with either standard or automatic transmissions.
• Must possess the ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials specified in this classification.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PREFERENCES

• Documented evidence of 80 hours of supervised on-the-job training preferred.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
• Employee must possess and maintain a valid and current Class B New Mexico Commercial Driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Perform work both indoors and outdoors. Most vehicle cabs are enclosed and may or may not have heating and air conditioning units.
• Worker is exposed