Sr. Equipment Operator - Stormwater Operations

Pay Range: $22.90 - $28.62/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, October 17, 2025 📅

This position may qualify for a $2,000 Sign-On Incentive; 50% paid on the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after 6 months of employment.

Workdays & Hours: Depending on assignment:

• Monday -Thursday 7 AM- 5:30 PM (4–10-hour shifts)
• Tuesday – Friday 7 AM – 5:30 PM (4–10-hour shifts)

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.

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

A Senior 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

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma/GED
• Three (3) years of experience in operation of motorized equipment or construction equipment.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment, Including operating a dump truck with a trailer, off-road equipment such as skid-steer, walk-behind, mini-excavator, and payloader,     
• Traffic Control (MUTCD) and safety procedures, including flagging.
• Knowledge of Stormwater management regulations and best practices
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Computer skills including but not limited to (Vueworks, MS Office, and other related work order management systems) 
• Supervising crew when needed.

The Sr. Equipment Operator job responsibilities include: 

• 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, forklifts 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.
• Supervise and train staff as needed
• Responding to emergency calls during inclement weather such as rain events, flooding, and Ice/Snow events
• 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.
• Operate complex equipment (dump truck and trailer, pay loader, excavator, compactor, dozer, gradall, etc) while performing channel maintenance and reconstruction

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