Equipment Operator

cityoffortworth; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 63,626,000 - 70,690,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Stormwater Operations division. You will operate a wide range of heavy machinery including front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, hydro-mulch and support stormwater maintenance tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license; a Class A CDL with a Tank Endorsement within six months. The role requires flexibility for after-hours, weekends, holidays and an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with one year of heavy equipment or construction experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.
• Class A CDL with no air brake restrictions and ability to obtain Tank Endorsement within 6 months.
• Experience operating hydro-mulch vehicle, water truck, or Vactor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of motorized equipment including front-end loaders, backhoes, brush trucks, dump trucks, hydro-mulch truck, water truck, street sweepers, cranes, trenchers, bucket trucks, bush-hogs, bobcats, tractors with various attachments, forklifts and other related maintenance, construction, solid waste and environmental equipment.
• Operates various hand tools.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to completion of assigned jobs, such as cutting branches, shoveling asphalt and mowing grass.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned. Perform pre and post trip inspection on equipment. Completes daily operations reports and time sheets.
• Meets with crew leaders and other supervisory personnel to determine job methods and best use of motorized equipment.
• Performs all assigned tasks while adhering to the highest safety standards. Works with crew leader to remove any unsafe working conditions. Assists with set-up of traffic cones and barriers.
• Loads and unloads heavy materials and equipment by hand and with tools/machines.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Traffic Control

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

CDL Class A with Tank Endorsement (within 6 months)

Tools

CDL Class A

Tank Endorsement

Hydro-mulch vehicle operation

Job description

Pay Range: $22.17- 24.67/hr.

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.

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, September 24, 2026

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.

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! IT'S THE START OF A NEW CAREER

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

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.

Stormwater Operations maintains over 1,000 miles of Storm drainpipe and approximately 300 miles of open channels, ensuring our citizens are safe from flooding.

An Equipment Operator-Stormwater Operations position is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department Stormwater Division. Candidates selected for this position will work in the Channel Maintenance/Restoration Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one year of experience in operation of heavy equipment or construction experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License Class "A" at the time of hire based on assignment with no air brake restrictions
• Must possess 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 hydro-mulch vehicle, water truck, and/or Vactor as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Operate complex equipment (dump truck and trailer, pay loader, excavator, compactor, dozer, gradall, etc) while performing channel maintenance and reconstruction
• Traffic Control
• Use various hand and power tools (shovels, chainsaw, welder)

Equipment Operator job responsibilities include

• Operates a variety of motorized equipment including but not limited to front-end loaders, backhoes, brush trucks, sand trucks, dump trucks, hydro-mulch truck, water truck, street sweepers, cranes, trenchers, bucket trucks, bush-hogs, bobcats, tractors with various attachments, forklifts and other related maintenance, construction, solid waste and environmental equipment
• Operates various hand tools
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to completion of assigned jobs, such as cutting branches, shoveling asphalt and mowing grass
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned. Perform pre and post trip inspection on equipment. Completes daily operations reports and time sheets
• Meets with crew leaders and other supervisory personnel to determine job methods and best use of motorized equipment
• Performs all assigned tasks while adhering to the highest safety standards. Works with crew leader to remove any unsafe working conditions. Assists with set-up of traffic cones and barriers
• Loads and unloads heavy materials and equipment by hand and with tools/machines
• Performs other duties as required
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting, depending on 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 exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds 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 pregnan