Equipment Operator I – Public Works

Job overview

The Equipment Operator I works onsite in Bloomfield, NM, for the City of Bloomfield Public Works Department. Compensation is $19.44–$21.00 per hour. The role supports the construction, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city water, wastewater, and street systems. Operating heavy and light equipment and performing related infrastructure work, the operator helps maintain safe and reliable public systems for the community. Duties span water distribution, wastewater collection, and street maintenance.

What you'll do

• Operate equipment for water, storm drainage, and wastewater system maintenance
• install and repair water service connections, hydrants, meters, valves, and related components
• repair water mains and leaks
• use jet-rodder equipment to maintain sewer lines
• operate dump trucks, loaders, dozers, backhoes, and snowplows
• transport materials
• perform patching, drainage maintenance, snow and ice removal, and debris collection
• install and maintain street signs and traffic controls
• perform general maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

equipment operator i

public works

water distribution

wastewater collection

street maintenance

heavy equipment

bloomfield nm

city of bloomfield

on-call availability

class b cdl may be required

water distribution certification

wastewater collections certification

$19.44-$21 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A Class B CDL may be required. On-call availability is required; Level I Wastewater Collections and Level I Water Distribution certifications may be required within one year of hire.

About the employer

City of Bloomfield is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.