Sr. Equipment Operator

Pay Range: $26.58 - $28.62/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, October 1, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 7 am – 5:30 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

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 Sr. Equipment Operator job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works. The candidate in this position will work in the South Asphalt Sector. The South Asphalt Sector performs temporary and permanent asphalt repairs. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in looping, saw cutting, leading during crew leaders absence, training new hires, as well as a solid background of heavy equipment operation on frequently used construction equipment.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Three (3) years of experience in operation of motorized equipment or construction equipment
• Possession of a Class A CDL

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of asphalt maintenance experience
• Traffic Control (MUTCD) and safety procedures
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Strong leadership and team-building skills

The Senior Equipment Operator job responsibilities include:

• Operate on-road equipment including operating a dump truck and/ or tractor trailer
• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavator, roller and other various heavy equipment
• Asphalt repair and maintenance
• Traffic Control (MUTCD) and safety procedures
• Knowledge and use of data entry systems such as VueWorks and/or work order management systems
• Capability to step into a leadership role when needed, ensuring work is completed efficiently and safely
• Train new crew members and monitor performance

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, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, 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. working in extreme heat and cold and inclement weather.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.