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Equipment Operator III - Solid Waste Department

City of Deming

📍 Deming, NM 88030📅 Posted August 19, 2026🔗 Indeed
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Job Description

MICHELE C. SHILLITO, MAYOR AARON SERA, MANAGER
Phone (575) 546-8848 - Fax (575) 546-6442
E-MAIL: deming@cityofdeming.org - Website: www.cityofdeming.org
P.O. BOX 706. DEMING, NEW MEXICO 88031 POPULATION 14,758

City of Deming Job Opportunity Announcement
Equipment Operator III, Range 13, $18.43/hr.

Commercial Driver’s License-(CDL-A) is desired.
Open until filled.


The City of Deming is seeking qualified applicants for a regular full time, Equipment Operator III,
located in the Solid Waste Department.

Requirements of the position: The primary responsibility of the selected employee will be to assist in the
operation of heavy automotive or construction equipment on a routine basis. Equipment may
include but is not limited to bulldozers, graders, heavy trenchers, backhoe, big loader, buckeye
compactor, bomaq, scraper, street sweeper, chip spreader and trucks in excess of 26,001 lbs.
Employees are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy automotive and related
equipment used in public utility and public works construction and maintenance activities. The
operation of this equipment requires considerable manipulative skill, including ability to perform
specialized tasks for which equipment is designed. Normally work is performed on one specified
type of equipment, though employees are required to operate other units or perform semi-skilled
laboring tasks during slack or seasonal periods. The work usually includes the servicing and
making of field repairs to equipment.

Applicant shall possess:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid NM Driver’s License (NOTE: Possession of a valid State of New

Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A or B) is preferred and/or
may be required for certain designated positions involving the occasional
operation of trucks and trailers over 26,001 lbs. in accordance with DOT
regulations.)

  • Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of operating
heavy automotive or construction equipment.
  • Knowledge of the rules of safe operation and of the precautions to be taken
in order to avoid accidents in the operation of heavy equipment.
  • Ability to make mechanical repairs and adjustments and to service heavy
automotive equipment.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often
under adverse weather conditions.
  • Skill in the operation of heavy and specialized automotive and related
equipment.
  • (Desired) Experience in the operation of heavy automotive or related equipment used in
construction and maintenance activities and the ability to read and write.

Benefits included if offered employment:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
  • PERA Retirement (Public Employees Retirement Association)
  • 36-hour work week, with paid lunch break (dependent on schedule of department)


Selected individual may be required to work flexible work schedules, including weekends. Individuals
offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol test, background
check, as well as the DOT required background requirements, if applicable.

Applications and resumés may be mailed to the City Hall reception desk, City of Deming, c/o HR, 1275 E
Pine St, Deming NM 88030, or enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to HR, dropped off at City Hall.
To be considered for the first review, applications must be received no later than 11:00 am, August
28, 2026.


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