As a valued member of the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public. Job Summary This position is responsible for supervising a team of engineering technicians, overseeing the implementation of district-wide bridge management programs, and coordinating with other state and local government officials to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of bridges and structures. Key Responsibilities • Supervise and train a team of at least two full-time equivalent employees • Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary actions • Interview and recommend selection of applicants • Oversight of District Bridge Management Program, Bridge Contract Maintenance Program, and Bridge Inspection Program • Coordinate with other State Agency and Local Government Officials • Maintain the District's Bridge Management System (PONTIS) Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in making recommendations concerning the repair needs for a bridge/structure, coordinating bridge work with maintenance or construction crews, setting up traffic control for bridge repair/maintenance, and experience with bridge construction or maintenance, as well as computing cost estimates for bridge/structural projects. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience, six months of which must be supervisory. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight years may substitute for the required experience. Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must be certified in NMDOT/ACNM TTCP Concrete Field Testing within one year of hire. Must be able to attend Bridge Inspection 2-week training course and maintain certification.
See More Details >>Salary $17.99 - $27.89 Hourly $37,422 - $58,003 Annually This position is a Pay Band 50 Posting Details The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment. Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system. Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico. Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication. As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government. Why does the job exist? This position will operate medium to heavy duty equipment to maintain interstate, roads, roadways and highways for the safety of the traveling public. This position will perform various duties related in all phases of the Sealing Crew. NOTICE: This is a District Wide Traveling Crew. How does it get done? Maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loader, blade, five and ten yard dump truck, self -propelled broom, roller, and/or mower. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement. Who are the customers? The traveling public. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in. • Operating a 10-yd dump truck, motor grader, backhoe or loader, tractor with a mower attachment, a roller and a water truck, road repairs. • Performing highway snow removal operations. • Performing roadway maintenance activities, such as fence installation/repair, sign installation/repair, guardrail repair, roadway patching, etc. • Performing traffic control operations, such as traffic control set-up or removal, monitoring of traffic control operations, flagging, etc. Minimum Qualification High School diploma or equivalent and six (6) months of experience maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loader, five (5) and ten (10) yard dump trucks, self-propelled brooms, rollers, or mowers. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), (or equivalent licenses from another state) within one (1) year of hire. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement. Employment Requirements This position is designated a safety sensitive position within the meaning of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical and pre-employment drug test; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico (or equivalent from another state) Driver's License and must have or obtain a New Mexico (or equivalent from another state) Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire. Tanker Endorsement may be required. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results. Must successfully pass demonstrated abilities test with a 75% or better.
See More Details >>$39.09 - $62.54 Hourly $81,308 - $130,093 Annually This position is a Pay Band EG Posting Details New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment. Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system. Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico. Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government. Why does the job exist? Position will oversee the District Traffic Section. Position is responsible for Access Management, through the permitting process for new developments. How does it get done? Position is responsible for the Traffic Operations Program, including maintenance of traffic for all work within State rights-of-way, guardrail, signing, striping, pavement markings, signals, and other miscellaneous roadway features. Position is responsible for the Transportation Program, including the proactive analysis and evaluation of existing road segments, intersections, ramps, and reviewing and providing input to scoping reports for planned projects, and developing and/or reviewing proposed construction and maintenance plans for new projects. All applicants must be licensed in accordance with Engineering and Surveying Practice Act, Sections 61-23-1 through 61-23-32 NMSA 1978 and 16.39.1 through 16.39.8 NMAC, as applicable Who are the customers? The traveling public. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in. Experience as a Traffic Engineer. Experience in engineering highway design and/or highway construction projects. Experience working and assisting in the coordination with other agencies such as federal and local government agencies. Experience writing technical reports and/or scoping reports for highway construction projects. Experience creating and reviewing cost estimates, construction quantities and/or proposed as-built plans Minimum Qualification Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire. Substitution Table No substitutions. Must possess required licensure, certification or registration and required number of years of experience Employment Requirements Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required and employment is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Anjelica Lucero. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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