Equipment Operator

The City of Fort Worth • Weatherford, TX

3d • $20 - $25

About The Position

An Equipment Operator - Stormwater Operations position is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department Streets and Stormwater Service Area. Stormwater Operations maintains over 1,000 miles of Storm drainpipe and approximately 230 miles of open channels, ensuring our citizens are safe from flooding. Candidates selected for this position will work in the Channel Maintenance Program

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• One (1) year of experience in operation of heavy equipment or construction experience
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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, bob-cats, tractors with various attachments, fork lifts and other related maintenance, construction, solid waste and environmental equipment
• Operates various hand tools
• Perform 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

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