Highway Maintainer

Overview

Job Posting Title Highway Maintainer I

Department Operations & Maintenance

Location 2400 BROADWAY SE

Pay Probationary Rate of $21.14;
Union Hourly Rate of $21.57

Close Date February 3, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals;

career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

• Perform 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 pressure; brakes, mechanical and engine fluids levels, water, brake lights, headlights and other operational systems and equipment.
• Operate 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.
• Inspect and operate 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.
• Will inspect and operate 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.
• Perform 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years work experience in the operation of single or tandem axle vehicles. Documented evidence of 80 hours of supervised on-the-job training preferred.
• A valid Class B, NM Commercial Driver's license.
• 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.

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
• Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must possess and maintain a valid and current Class B New Mexico Commercial Driver's license.

• 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 to snow, wind, possible lightning, and extreme cold and heat.
• Work in extreme weather conditions is required.
• Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
• Worker is exposed to exhaust fumes, dust and mists.
• Work is conducted primarily during daylight hours.
• Work is performed on even or uneven terrain, while operating equipment and performing general labor work. Surfaces may be wet or dry, muddy, paved or dirt roads. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. Work may be performed on inclines.
• Work hazards include gas/electrical lines, vehicle traffic and exposure of skin to gasses and fumes.

• Utilize the vehicles described in the Essential Duties section.
• Utilize the following hand operated tools: shovel, rake, axe, pick, pitchfork, chain saw, digging bars, handheld weed trimmer, sledgehammer, hand tools (e.g. hammer, screwdriver, wrenches), tamper, jackhammer, auger and cutting torch.
• Petroleum products, tire chains, construction signs, chemicals, paint, water, weeds, salt, sand and canvas are also used.
• Eye goggles, dust masks,…