Pay Range: $24.67/hr to $27.52/hr
Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday October 8, 2024 Workdays & Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7am - 5:30pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
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 one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 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 job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works/Streets division at the South yard. The candidate selected will work in the Concrete Sector operating heavy equipment.
Minimum Qualifications: - High School Diploma/GED with additional specialized training in equipment operations.
- Three years of experience in operation of motorized equipment (dump truck, backhoe, skid steer, etc.).
- Possess a valid "Class A- CDL" Driver's License with Tank Endorsement. Applications will be accepted without the tank endorsement; however, a tank endorsement must be obtained at the time of hire if selected for hire.
- Must pass Drug Screen, Physical, and background check
Preferred Qualifications: - Construction, repair, and maintenance of concrete roads .
- Experience with concrete work, including operation of heavy equipment such as Backhoe, excavator, skid steer.
- Concrete tools such as trowels, come along, finishing tools, and screed boards.
- Experience with power tools, hand tools, concrete saws, and other equipment related to street maintenance.
- Traffic Control (MUTCD) and safety procedures.
- Work zone set up and job site safety. Trains and monitors crew members.
The job responsibilities include: - On-road equipment including operating a dump truck and/or tractor trailer.
- Off-road equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, and excavator.
- Pavement and concrete maintenance.
- Knowledge and use of data entry systems such as VueWorks and/or work order management systems.
- Work zone set up and job site safety. Trains and monitors crew members.
Working Conditions and
Physical Demand as stated on official City job description
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, as well as inclement weather.
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. 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.
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.
