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.
This position is with the D3 Courtesy Patrol 1.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*
Why does the job exist?
This position is with the District 3 Courtesy Patrol Program which provides roadside assistance to stranded motorists on the interstate system within the Albuquerque metro area. Incumbent performs diagnosis on passenger vehicles in an effort to maintain mobility by making minor repairs on vehicles so they can safely move off the roadway. The Courtesy Patrol Program works in partnership with state, county, and local emergency response agencies, including law enforcement and other New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) units as part of a highway incident management team.
How does it get done?
This position will assist motorists by providing vehicle inspections and perform routine minor repairs of vehicles to move stranded motorists away from the fast-moving interstate traffic environment and into a safe area. Additionally, other inspections include condition of belts, hoses, electrical system, batteries, tires, and replace some vehicle fluids. This role includes constant radio communications with the Transportation Management Center in collaboration with the timely response to traffic incidents.
Who are the customers?
The traveling public, stranded motorists, state, county, and local emergency response agencies including law enforcement, to coordinate efforts for traffic incident management, which will reduce congestion for all roadway users on the interstate system.
Ideal Candidate
The traveling public, stranded motorists, state, county, and local emergency response agencies including law enforcement, to coordinate efforts for traffic incident management, which will reduce congestion for all roadway users on the interstate system.
Minimum Qualification
No prior experience or training required.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. This position is designated a safety sensitive position. Employment requires successful completion of a post offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test and is conditional pending results. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions - hot, cold, humidity, wind, rain, snow, exposure to sunlight, night conditions, dust, and pollen. Additionally, work conditions include loud noises, confined spaces, stressful situations, high speed and high traffic volume. Will be required to work outdoors, walking, sitting, stooping, and bending. Work with and around materials such as power tools, equipment, fumes, gases, high noise, and chemicals. Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Must be able to respond to emergency callouts on short notice.
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Agency Contact: Melissa Gutierrez Office 505-607-3326 Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
