Equipment Operator

The City of Fort Worth•Weatherford, TX

6d•$22 - $25

About The Position

This position may qualify for a $2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid on the completion of the first pay period, 50% paid after 6 months of employment. 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. This position isn’t just a job! It’s the start of a career with the City of Fort Worth! Stormwater Operations maintains over 1,000 miles of storm drain pipes and approximately 300 miles of open channels, ensuring our citizens are safe from flooding. An Equipment Operator position is available with the City of Fort Worth TPW Stormwater Operations Division. Candidates for this position will work in the CCTV Program. The City of Fort Worth CCTV program is responsible for approximately 1000 miles of drainage infrastructure. The ultimate goal is to generate a system-wide database to properly identify, prioritize, plan, manage, or renovate the City’s 1,000-plus miles of mapped stormwater underground assets.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
One (1) year of responsible experience in operation of heavy equipment or construction experience
Must possess a Class A Driver’s License 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

Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Work zone safety
Confined space entry
Possess current NASSCO certification in PACP, LACP, and MACP, demonstrating proficiency in industry-standard pipeline, lateral, and manhole assessment protocols
Hands-on experience with CCTV pipeline inspection, vacuum trucks, and division-specific tools and equipment used in underground utility maintenance and assessment
Basic computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office
Data entry experience

Responsibilities

Assure that project work quality and efficiency specifications and timelines are met.
Pulling and hooking up high-pressure hoses cleaning storm drains and pipes. This includes, positioning of truck, feeding and retrieving high pressure lines from inlets and pipes.
Inspect and clean storm lines, manholes, and inlets as necessary.
Work in all weather conditions and can work in confined spaces such as storm inlets and pipe 18” diameter and up, willing to get dirty.
Maintain paperwork, respond to high priority calls, provide training and instruction to other personnel who operate equipment related to assigned division.
Equipment operations and manual labor duties as they relate to maintenance operations.