Equipment Operator

About the role

The Equipment Operator position is available in the Transportation and Public Works/Stormwater Operations Division of the City of Fort Worth. This role involves maintaining over 1,000 miles of storm drainpipe and approximately 300 miles of open channels to ensure citizens' safety from flooding.

Responsibilities

• Pulling and hooking up high-pressure hoses when cleaning storm drains and pipes
• Operating various hand tools
• Identifying and cleaning storm lines, manholes, and inlets as necessary
• Working in all weather conditions and being able to crawl into pipes and inlets ranging from 18” in diameter and up, willing to get dirty
• Performing equipment operations and manual labor duties related to maintenance operations

Requirements

• 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 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
• Confined 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

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

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 an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires.
• Employees are paid by direct deposit only.