Sr. Equipment Operator - Heavy Equipment

Pay Rate: $22.90/hr. - $25.76/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

***$2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment.***

Workdays & Hours: Field Operations is a 24/7 Operation - weekend work may be required. 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.

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

Sr. Equipment Operator positions are available with the City of Fort Worth Water Field Operations Division. The Field Operations Division is a 24/7 operation and the largest division of the Water Department and an integral function of the maintenance of the City of Fort Worth’s infrastructure. These positions are essential to the daily operations of the division and an integral role in the department's success. The ideal candidate/s will be responsible for the operation, repair, maintenance, and installation of all water and wastewater piping systems for the city and surrounding customers. Performs specialized tasks related to an assigned area of responsibility; operates complex equipment including cranes, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, mini excavators, trackhoes, and service trucks. Additional tasks and responsibilities may include: operating valves on water lines to isolate leaking; assisting in constructing and repairing water/sewer mains, hydrants, and taps; uncovering buried pipelines, measuring, and cutting pipe; operating equipment to clear obstructions within the collection and distribution systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum (3) years of previous professional experience in the operation of motorized heavy equipment; including experience with the operation of backhoe, skid steer, front end loader, excavator, etc.
• Will be required to pass a test out on a piece of heavy equipment at time of interview.
• Possession of a Texas Class A CDL driver’s license.
• Required to obtain a TCEQ Water Class C or Wastewater Collection I license within 12 months of hire. In order to obtain this license, you must be able to pass a written test and criminal background check. Current employees must be in possession of required TCEQ license.
• Must pass drug screen and physical.
• Must be able to work in outdoor extreme weather conditions and lift up to 100 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of experience in construction, utility repair, field work, or maintenance.
• Work zone set up and job site safety.
• Prior utilities work experience.
• Previous water or wastewater experience.
• Prior experience supervising or leading a work crew in a related field.

The Sr. Equipment Operator’s responsibilities include:

• Operate complex heavy equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, mini excavators, trackhoes, and service trucks.
• Maintain records of equipment used and operations performed.
• Assist in preparation and delivery of equipment and materials.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to the completion of assigned jobs, including water and sewer system repair and replacement, operating jackhammers, shoveling asphalt, cleaning, and other duties.
• Ensure preventative maintenance on equipment is completed as required and inspect equipment before and after use.
• Perform all assigned tasks and work with crew leaders to remove any unsafe working conditions.
• Assist with setting up traffic cones and barriers.
• Assist in the construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of water and wastewater utilities.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. Working in all weather conditions; including extreme weather and temperatures. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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 assignments. 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.