Equipment Operator Trainee

The City of Fort Worth • Weatherford, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

An Equipment Operator in Training-Streets Operations position is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department Streets and Stormwater Service Area. Candidates selected for this position will work in the Streets South Concrete section. This position is not just a job, but the start of a new career, offering good pay and benefits, job security, the ability to build the community, advancement opportunities, ongoing learning, and a solid future.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Valid Class C driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Driver's License with a Tank Endorsement within six (6) months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• Additional construction repair and maintenance experience
• Experience with power tools, hand tools, heavy equipment, and other tools related to concrete work and street maintenance
• Basic computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Participates in a comprehensive training program to learn the operation of a variety of motorized equipment, including but not limited to front-end loaders, backhoes, sand trucks, dump trucks, and other related maintenance and construction equipment
• Operates various hand tools
• Performs basic, skilled, and semi-skilled tasks related to completion of assigned jobs, such as cutting branches, operating a jackhammer, shoveling asphalt, and concrete work
• Assist in basic preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned. Inspects equipment before use. Completes daily operations reports and time sheets
• Loads and unloads heavy materials and equipment by hand and with tools/machines
• Performs TPW duties, which include general maintenance work across the city’s street assets, including various types of concrete work
• Meets with crew leader 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 the crew leader to remove any unsafe working conditions. Assists with the setup of traffic cones and barriers
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED