Sr. Equipment Operator

Pay Range: $26.58 - $28.62/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, September 28, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 am - 5:30 pm or 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 Senior Equipment Operator position is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Street Operations Division. The selected candidate will work in the Potholes Sector, which is responsible for performing permanent pothole repairs throughout the city. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience performing pothole repairs, including properly squaring and preparing the pothole, removing debris, applying tack, placing fresh asphalt, and properly compacting the repair to ensure a durable and sustainable finish. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area and documenting completed repairs by taking photographs that clearly demonstrate the quality and sustainability of the repair from start to finish.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED with additional specialized training in pothole and asphalt repair operations

Three (3) years of experience operating motorized or construction equipment used in street maintenance and roadway repairs

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class "A" or "B" at the time of hire based on assignment with no air brake restrictions

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of asphalt maintenance experience

Traffic Control (MUTCD) and safety procedures

Experience with power tools, hand tools, heavy equipment, and other tools related to concrete work and street maintenance

The Sr. Equipment Operator job responsibilities include:

Operate on-road equipment, including operating a dump truck and/ or tractor trailer

Operate heavy equipment such as pothole truck, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, and other various heavy equipment

Pothole 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

Work zone set up and job site safety

Trains new crew members and monitors 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, 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. 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.