Sr. Equipment Operator

Pay Range: $22.90/hr. - $28.62/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 📅

Workdays & Hours: Tuesday– Friday 7am – 5:30pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

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 nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

A Sr. Equipment Operator job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Street Operations Division.The candidate in this position will work in the South Asphalt Sector. The South Asphalt Sector performs permanent asphalt repairs, surface restoration as well as performs maintenance and/or repairs. The South Asphalt Sector is responsible for maintaining 2,465 lane miles of streets.

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• 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! 

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with additional specialized training in equipment operations
• Three (3) years of experience in operation of motorized equipment or construction equipment.
• Possession of a CDL Class A Tank Endorsement; Operations of a hydro-mulch vehicle, water truck, and/or vactor as required.
• Must pass drug screen, physical and background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction, repair and maintenance of asphalt and concrete roads
• Concrete work and Asphalt work, including operation of heavy equipment.
• Work Zone Safety.
• Experience with equipment including concrete hand tools, asphalt rake, shovel, saws, compressors, generators, various hand tools, front end loader, backhoe, excavator, skid steer and tools or equipment related to Street Maintenance.
• Pothole repair
• Experience with equipment including asphalt rake, jackhammer, shovel, various hand tools, front end loader, backhoe, pothole truck and tools or equipment related to street maintenance.

The Sr. Equipment Operator job responsibilities include: 

• On-road equipment including operating a dump truck and/ or tractor trailer.
• Off-road equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, grade-all, and roller.
• Pavement repair and maintenance.
• Traffic Control (MUTCD) and safety procedures.
• Knowledge and use of data entry systems such as VueWorks and/or work order management systems.
• Work zone set up and job site safety.  Trains and monitors crewmembers.

Working Conditions

Depending on 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 assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, 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 of force constantly having to move objects. working in extreme heat and cold and inclement weather.