Sr. Equipment Operator

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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Field Operations is a 24/7 Operation - weekend work may be required. This position is a first responder in severe weather conditions/emergencies which will be subject to work after hours, emergency callback hours, nights, weekends, holidays and will participate in an on‑call rotation schedule.

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

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.

Fort Worth Water is hiring Senior Equipment Operators to operate backhoes and other heavy equipment in support of vital water and wastewater infrastructure work. As part of our 24/7 Field Operations Division, you’ll be on the ground—digging trenches, repairing pipelines, clearing obstructions, and responding to emergencies that affect thousands of residents. If you’re experienced, reliable, and ready to be part of a hardworking crew that takes pride in what they do, this is more than a job—it’s a career with purpose.

You’ll operate advanced machinery, work outdoors in all conditions, and support the daily functions of a city that’s growing fast. With a $2,000 sign‑on incentive, now’s the perfect time to bring your skills to a team that values them.

• High School Diploma or GED (REQUIRED)
• Three (3) years of professional experience operating motorized heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, front‑end loaders, or excavators
• The ability to pass a hands‑on heavy equipment test during the interview process
• A valid Texas Class A CDL driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• The ability to obtain a TCEQ Class D Water or Wastewater Collection I license within 12 months of hire (written test and background check required)
• Availability to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotate in an on‑call schedule
• The ability to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check
• The ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in outdoor, extreme weather conditions

• Two (2) years of experience in utility repair, construction, maintenance, or fieldwork
• Prior experience working in water or wastewater utilities
• Familiarity with job site safety and work zone setup
• Experience leading or supervising a crew

• Operating advanced equipment including cranes, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, mini excavators, trackhoes, and service trucks
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing water and wastewater pipelines
• Operating valves on water lines to isolate leaks or shut off service as needed
• Assisting in the construction and repair of water/sewer mains, fire hydrants, and service taps
• Locating and uncovering buried pipelines, cutting and measuring pipe for replacement or installation
• Clearing obstructions in collection and distribution systems using proper equipment
• Performing job site setup including traffic control measures (cones, signs, barriers)
• Conducting pre‑ and post‑operation inspections and preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment
• Collaborating with your crew to maintain safe working conditions and complete all job tasks efficiently

Heavy work – Depending upon assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly, having to move objects.

Depending on the assignment, incumbents may be required to touch, talk, hear, see, grasp, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, perform repetitive motions, climb, balance, push, pull, and lift. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, and workspace restrictions.

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