16h ago

Equipment Operator

Fort Worth, TX

$46.1k-$51.3k / year

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll join the Stormwater Operations Division to clean and inspect storm drains and inlets, ensuring flood safety for over 1,000 miles of pipe. Your daily work directly protects citizens from flooding and maintains critical infrastructure. This union role offers job security and advancement with a $2,000 sign-on incentive.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Pull and hook up high-pressure hoses to clean storm drains
  • Operate hand tools and identify/clean storm lines
  • Crawl into pipes and inlets for inspection
  • Perform manual labor duties related to maintenance

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED
  • 1 year of heavy equipment or construction experience
  • Class A Driver's License (must obtain within 6 months)
  • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • Confined space entry experience
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ $2,000 Sign-On Incentive
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ 11 Paid Holidays
  • ๐Ÿฅ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Pension Plan
  • ๐Ÿ“š Professional Development Opportunities

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Online Applicationยท 15 min
  2. 2Pre-Employment Checksยท 1-2 weeks
  3. 3Offerยท 1 week

๐Ÿšฉ Heads Up

  • Requires Class A CDL within 6 months which may be challenging to obtain
  • Heavy physical demands (lifting up to 100 lbs) without accommodation details
  • First responder duties with on-call rotation and varied shifts
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