Zone Manager Jobs in Ruidoso Downs, NM (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $54,787.20 - $65,744.64 Annually
Location : 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02202026SM
Department: Street
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Classification Summary
Under general policy guidance and direction of the Public Works Director, the Street Manager performs complex supervisory, administrative, maintenance and construction work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the operations and maintenance functions of the Street Department for the Village of Ruidoso. This position is exempt from FLSA. Regular work hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, however hours will be determined by whatever is necessary to do a quality job. This will include some nights, weekends and holidays. The Street Manager reports directly to the Public Works Director.
The Street Manager directs the daily operations of the Street Department including paving and maintenance of streets, maintenance and repair of storm drainage facilities, monitoring weather conditions and scheduling of snow removal, assessing needs and procuring materials and equipment, monitoring and arranging for repair of street and school zone lights, and managing the heavy equipment maintenance shop for the Village of Ruidoso. Primary focus is to ensure that the Street Department performs critical functions on a daily basis. Oversees and directly processes critical paperwork. Schedules and assigns staff to daily tasks. Monitors compliance with safety requirements and investigates work related accidents and injuries. This position assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to advance the department's mission, goals and objectives. Determines and recommends to the Public Works Director, levels of staff and equipment needed to effectively provide services to the Village.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed
• Hires, evaluates, promotes, disciplines, and terminates employees following established procedures and policy
• Prepares budget and budget documentation and administers budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Oversees the maintenance and operation of the asphalt plant and makes sure it complies with all EPA permits and requirements
• Writes and processes Requests for Proposals (RFP), bids, grant applications, contracts, and other documents as assigned and monitors associated documents and reporting requirements through completion
• Supervises the Administrative Assistant II to make sure all the business function of the division are running smoothly and provides assistance on complicated projects
• In consultation with the mechanic, prioritizes repair of equipment
• Assist and directs employees on providing routine daily equipment checks
• Provides employee assistance to the mechanic when repairing equipment
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Plan for and arrange to acquire in a timely manner the parts, materials and supplies required for snow removal and safe travel during severe weather events
• Monitors severe weather conditions and schedules crews and equipment as required
• Plans and implements snow removal routes, snow plow drivers and equipment operators
• Monitors road conditions before and during storm events and makes crew callouts as required
• Coordinates with other VOR departments to provide their assistance with storm event response
• Communicates with media and other agencies on road conditions during storm events
• Monitors condition of Village streets and plans for repairs or maintenance
• Schedules and oversees street paving, chip seal and striping activities
• Schedules and oversees maintenance and repair of storm drainage facilities
• Schedules and oversees mowing and vegetation removal within public rights-of-way
• Ensures that equipment is in safe working order and that all necessary supplies are available
• Schedules and coordinates staff and equipment to assist other Village departments with projects
• Operates heavy equipment

Other Responsibilities or Job Requirements

• Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans
• Makes recommendations to the Public Works Director on applicable codes, regulations, and requirements
• Monitors traffic lights and school zone signals and either assigns staff to maintain or contact NMDOT for maintenance and repair
• Monitors street sign condition and arranges for appropriate maintenance or repair
• Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff
• Attends all regular meetings of the Village Council; attends special meetings of the Village Council, departments, or administration at which attendance may be required
• Ensures that employees have all required training related to safe work practices and operation of equipment
• Prepares reports for the Public Works Director as requested
• Monitors expenditures in order to stay within budget
• Issues written and oral instructions
• Ensures computer is backed up once a month and adheres to Village of Ruidoso IT Policies
• Processes employee time sheets and leave requests
• Adheres to all Village of Ruidoso policies, directives and procedures
• Adheres to all Departmental policies, directives and procedures
• Ensures that any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions
• Reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Public Works Director
• Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken
• The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Will be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending or squatting required.

Work Environment

• May work a fairly irregular schedule including long hours, weekends and holidays
• Works near moving mechanical parts
• Works in inclement weather including plowing and shoveling snow in adverse conditions
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxi or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Called when needed.
• Noise level can be moderate to loud in work environment.

Travel Requirements

• Limited travel outside Village - ability to travel for activities such as classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field and two years street construction and maintenance experience including two years supervisory experience OR AA in construction management, engineering or related field and four years street constructions and maintenance experience including three years supervisor experience OR high school education and six years street construction and maintenance experience including three years of supervisory experience
• Class A Commercial Driver's License preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Field construction experience.
• Ability to balance a variety of duties, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to make fair and concise decisions.
• Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
• Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with Village "Drug Free" Policy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks will be conducted by the Village.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: street and drainage maintenance and repair; state and federal highway regulations; Street Department policies and procedures and the Village Personnel Manual; practices, procedures and regulations of a municipal street maintenance operation; state and federal highway regulations;
how to run and maintain and asphalt plant and the permitting requirements for the EPA; Knowledge of safety policies and practices for working in the public right-of-way; the principles and practices of employee supervision and training; street maintenance and construction operations and techniques, including street repair, routine maintenance, major maintenance, construction, snow removal, and street sweeping; operation of street maintenance and construction equipment, including dump trucks, graders, loaders, back hoes, snow plows, and street sweepers.
Skill in: supervising the day-to-day operations of a street maintenance and construction operation; understanding and interpreting construction plans and guidelines; managing a work force involved with diverse projects in various location; following and monitoring safety guidelines and procedures, supervising and training employees; communicating in person and in writing; establishing and maintaining routine working relationships with citizens, businesses, and employees.
Ability to: maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, driving or riding in vehicles; work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
Closing Statements

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
• This job description is subject to change as the needs of the organization and Department change or the requirements of this position change.

The Village of Ruidoso offers a complete benefit package to full time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance. The Village of Ruidoso belongs to the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and we also provide paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The Village of Ruidoso does offer several additional Voluntary insurance benefits and deferred compensation plans.
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