💼 About This Role

You'll operate heavy equipment like backhoes and excavators for Fort Worth Water's Field Operations Division, supporting vital water and wastewater infrastructure work. Your core impact is digging trenches, repairing pipelines, and responding to emergencies that affect thousands of residents. This career includes a $2,000 sign-on incentive and the chance to be part of a fast-growing city.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Operate backhoes, excavators, and other heavy machinery
• Install and repair water and wastewater pipelines
• Perform job site setup including traffic control
• Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment

📋 Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as backhoes or excavators
• Valid Texas Class A CDL driver's license
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Class D Water or Wastewater Collection I license within 12 months

✨ Nice to Have

• 2 years of utility repair or construction experience
• Prior water or wastewater utility experience
• Experience leading or supervising a crew

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 $2,000 Sign-On Incentive
• 🏖️ 11 Paid Holidays
• 🏥 Medical, Dental, Vision
• ⌛ Paid Time Off
• 🏦 Pension Plan

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Phone Screen· 30 min
2. 2Hands-On Heavy Equipment Test· 1 hour
3. 3Interview· 1 hour
4. 4Background Check· 1-2 weeks