Red Mesa Chapter Job Vacancy Heavy Equipment

RED MESA CHAPTER Red Mesa, Navajo Nation, Utah 

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

DATE POSTED: 08/04/2023, 8:00am                        CLOSING DATE: 08/17/2023, 5:00 pm 

POSITION TITLE: Heavy Equipment (1 Position) 

WORKSITE LOCATION: Red Mesa Chapter Community Service Area 

WORKS DAYS/HOURS: POSITION TYPE: TEMPORARY 

DAYS: Monday – Friday, except for Holidays                   HOURS: 8:00 am-5:00 pm            

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The applicant will work and receive on-the-job training at a designated worksite within the surrounding community. Worksite(s) may include State, Federal, and Navajo Nation programs within the surrounding areas of the Red Mesa Chapter community.

Equipment Operator will perform daily inspections on Heavy Equipment and provide routine technical services upon repair and maintenance when deem necessary to maintain its operational services. The Heavy Equipment Operator will grade residential dirt roads, and assist San Juan County, Utah roads department with dirt road grading when necessary utilizing our Motor Grader. The operator will also utilize backhoe service out in the community upon request. Will maintain records as assigned and document activities in a weekly activity log. Provide customer service to all incoming community members.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have good communication skills in English/Navajo 
• Self Starter
• Must be a registered voter of the Red Mesa Chapter for at least 6 months or more
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Female or Male candidate
• Must have CDL Heavy Equipment Operator 
• 2 years or more of experience in Operating Heavy Equipment Machinery 

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Heavy Equipment Machinery
• Knowledge of providing smooth dirt roads in the chapter community area and backhoe service when necessary within the chapter community
• Skill in maintaining open communication and effective working relationship
• Ability to interact with customers, clients, and community
• Ability to work well within a teamwork environment
• Ability to accomplish tasks
• Ability to follow directions and conduct themselves in a professional manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

May be required to stand for long periods of time, and work outdoors for extended periods of time. Work regular and irregular hours during Chapter sponsored events.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (These are preferred special credentials, but not required to apply) 

• Must provide proof of valid identification such as a Driver’s License or Identification card if the applicant will be driving to the worksite
• Must have reliable transportation to get to the worksite

THE RED MESA CHAPTER GIVES PREFERENCE TO ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAVAJO PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT ACT