Equipment Operator

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Incentive (up to $2,000)

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Transportation and Public Works/Stormwater Operations Division. The role involves cleaning storm drains, operating equipment, and performing manual maintenance tasks in all weather conditions.

A valid Class A CDL and Tank Endorsement within six months are required, with potential on-call duties for emergencies. Compensation includes a pay range of $22.17–$24.67 per hour, with a $2,000 sign-on incentive and full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment or construction experience.
• Class A Driver’s License and ability to obtain Tank Endorsement within 6 months; operation of a vactor as required.

Responsibilities

• Pulls and hooks up high-pressure hoses when cleaning storm drains and pipes; positions truck, feeds and retrieves high-pressure lines.
• Operates various hand tools.
• Identifies and cleans storm lines, manholes, and inlets as necessary.
• Works in all weather conditions; must be able to crawl into pipes/inlets up to 18 inches in diameter; willing to get dirty.
• Performs equipment operations and related manual labor for maintenance operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Class A CDL

Tank Endorsement (within 6 months)

Vactor operation

Microsoft Office basics

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Pay Range: $22.17 - $24.67/hr. Job Posting Closing: Tuesday, October 6, 2026. This position may qualify for a $2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid on the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after 6 months of employment.

Workdays & Hours: Depending on assignment:

• Tuesday - Friday 7 am - 5:30 pm (4 10-hour shifts)

This position is a first responder in severe weather conditions/emergencies which will be subject to work after hours, emergency call back hours, nights, weekends, holidays and will participate in an on-call rotation schedule. Overtime or compensatory time may be required to assist with emergencies or maintenance needs and work in diverse weather conditions.

Are You Looking For

• GOOD PAY AND BENEFITS?
• JOB SECURITY?
• THE ABILITY TO BUILD YOUR COMMUNITY?
• ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
• ONGOING LEARNING?
• A SOLID FUTURE, WHETHER OR NOT YOU GO TO COLLEGE?
• THIS POSITION ISN'T JUST A JOB! ITS THE START OF A NEW CAREER

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

An Equipment Operator job is available with the Transportation and Public Works/Stormwater Operations Division. Stormwater Operations maintains over 1,000 miles of Storm drainpipe and approximately 300 miles of open channels, ensuring our citizens are safe from flooding. Candidates selected for this position will work in the Inlet Cleaning Program, assisting a crew leader with inlet and lateral line cleaning and inspecting inlets.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• One (1) year of experience in operation of heavy equipment or construction experience
• Possession of a Class A Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Tank Endorsement will be required within six (6) months of hire; Operations of a vactor as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Work zone safety
• Confine space entry
• Additional construction repair and maintenance experience
• Experience with various hand tools, vacuum trucks, and tools or equipment related to assigned division
• Basic computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office

The Equipment Operator Job Responsibilities Include

• Pulling and hooking up high-pressure hoses when cleaning storm drains and pipes. This includes truck positioning, feeding, and retrieving high-pressure lines from pipes
• Operates various hand tools
• Identify and clean storm lines, manholes, and inlets as necessary
• Work in all weather conditions and have the ability to crawl into pipes and inlets that range from 18" in diameter and up, willing to get dirty
• Equipment operations and manual labor duties as they relate to maintenance operations

Working Conditions Depending on the assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting, depending on the assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils, and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demands

Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non- merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.