Equipment Operator - Illegal Dump Team

Pay Range: $21.86 - $24.67/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, August 27, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: This is a full-time position working at least 40 hours per week with benefits; possible 4-day, 10-hour standard schedules include: Monday-Thursday (6:15 am to 4:45 pm) or Tuesday-Friday (6:15 am – 4:45 pm). On occasion, schedules may include holidays, inclement weather days, and weekends. Saturday and/or Sunday schedules may be included based on demand and special needs.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and 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.  🌆 

An Equipment Operator job is available with The City of Fort Worth Environmental Services Department/Solid Waste Illegal Dump Division. This position will be responsible for the litter control operations, including illegal dumping, litter abatement, and related efforts. The Environmental Services Department operates critical programs that continually serve to manage environmental quality, garbage, recycling, and waste reduction services for the residents of Fort Worth. This position is intended to directly support illegal dumping and litter abatement goals within the City of Fort Worth. This contributes to the City’s vision of the “most livable and best managed city in the country”. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma / GED
• One (1) year of experience in operation of motorized equipment
• Valid Driver’s License
• 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:

• Preference may be given to experience and certifications as related to the vacancy
• Basic computer skills, i.e., data entry, email, ability to create and close work orders preferred
• Two (2) years of experience in operation of motorized equipment

The Equipment Operator job responsibilities include:

• Maintains and operate various types of motorized equipment in performance of assigned job duties including the more complex and heavier equipment, such as street sweeper, roll-off, and skid steer
• Rotate between street sweeping and litter abatement work in the safest manner possible to ensure the safety of crew members and the general public; to perform the more complex work tasks related to job completion. Operate street sweeper and other equipment as needed on assigned work orders
• Remove all illegally dumped debris and litter from city properties to prevent any nuisance and hazard to the environment
• Haul trash, debris, and other materials to landfills and/or recycling facilities for proper disposal.
• Verify locations of waste and enter information in computer, maintain records as required by state regulatory agencies
• Maintains records of equipment used and operations performed
• Operates a variety of motorized equipment maintenance and construction equipment and a variety of hand tools. Some equipment requires specialized certification and training for proper operation
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned and inspects equipment before and after each use

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, dusts, 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.

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