Sr. Equipment Operator - Channel Maintenance Program

Pay Range: $23.72 – $27.52/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, March 1, 2024

Workdays & Hours: Four (4) ten-hour work days and will be subject to emergency call-back. Emergency call-back could be after hours, on weekends, on holidays, and/or during weather events.

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

The City of Fort Worth is the 13th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing among large cities. Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents. We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 

A Sr. Equipment Operator - Channel Maintenance Program position is available with The City of Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works Streets and Stormwater Operations Division. 

The department is seeking to hire a Sr. Equipment Operator with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and to join our dedicated team for the critical task of stormwater channel maintenance. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our stormwater infrastructure, ensuring the efficient flow of water, and preventing potential hazards.

You will be required to work outdoors, during inclement weather, around moving traffic/equipment, in and around water, and overgrown vegetation 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years’ experience in operations of motorized equipment.
• Must possess a valid Class A Driver’s License with a Tank Endorsement.

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, gradall. 
• Traffic Control (MUTCD) and safety procedures, including flagging.
• Knowledge of stormwater management regulations and best practices.
• Computer skills including but not limited to (Vueworks, MS Office, and other related work order management systems)

The Sr. Equipment Operator position responsibilities include:  

• Use various hand and power tools (shovel, weed eater, chainsaw).
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate inspection and maintenance schedules.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
• Operate complex equipment (dump truck and trailer, pay loader, excavator, compactor, dozer, gradall, etc.) while performing channel maintenance and reconstruction.
• Supervise small crews when needed.
• Maintain policies and procedures.
• Hauling different types of material such as rock, dirt, sand, debris. 
• Traffic Control.
• Respond to emergency calls during inclement weather such as rain events, flooding, and Ice/Snow events.

Working Conditions

Depending on 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 assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demands

Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting 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.