Sr. Equipment Operator - Heavy Equipment
About this role
Pay Range: $22.90 – $28.62/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, October 22, 2026 📅
This position may qualify for a $2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid on the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after 6 months of employment.
Workdays & Hours: Shift is Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am 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 call back 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. 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. 🌆
Heavy Equipment Operation • CDL Class A • Water Utility Construction • Field Service Jobs
Looking for a stable career where your equipment skills keep a growing city running? 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. And with a $2,000 sign-on incentive, now’s the perfect time to bring your skills to a team that values them.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED (REQUIRED) • At least 3 years of professional experience operating motorized heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, front-end loaders, or excavators (REQUIRED) • 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) • 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