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Craft Technician I/II

City:  Albuquerque
State:  NM

 

This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

 

The Craft Technician I position pays between $43,040 to $53,800, and the Craft Technician II position pays between $48,720.00 to $60,900.00 and is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.

 

The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the Albuquerque Gas Service Center. 

 

About this Opportunity

Are you a hands-on professional who enjoys working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and supporting critical field operations? Join our team as a Craft Technician and play a key role in ensuring crews have the equipment, materials, and resources they need to complete projects safely and efficiently. From operating trucks and heavy machinery to managing inventory and material deliveries, you'll help keep operations running smoothly while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety.

  • Operate two-ton trucks, backhoes, dump trucks and trailers as needed.     
  • Pick up and deliver asphalt, concrete, or other discarded materials to and from the worksite.     
  • Ensure fugitive dust compliancy by controlling dust at stockpiles by watering and delivering discarded asphalt and concrete to the recycling facility.      
  • Transport and deliver equipment, tools, and material to company crews.   

*Level II Craft Technician: Entry Level Duties Plus Additional Responsibilities

 

Successful Candidate Must Have:

  • A high school diploma
  • A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable Operator Qualifications (OQs).
  • Craft Technician I: 1 year of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of position. Must be able to obtain a New Mexico commercial driver’s license (CDL) within 1 year of hire.
  • Craft Technician II: 3 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of position. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 
  • Preferences: CDL 

 

Working Conditions 
Construction/Field environment. May be required to work overtime and/or on standby as needed. May be required to work at various job sites and locations for extended periods. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions (non-weather) extreme hot or cold conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts. Must wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, puncture resistance boots, and/or hard hat) while performing field responsibilities. Regularly required to stand, sit, and walk for long periods of time. Manual dexterity is required. Ability to climb and balance, kneel, crawl talk, and listen. Good vision is required (ability to see color, long and close range, peripheral vision, and depth perception). Must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

 


Nearest Major Market: Albuquerque

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