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Sr. Equipment Operator– Backhoe

The City of Fort Worth · Water/WW

Posted 14 days ago · $22.90 – $28.62

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
The City of Fort Worth's roles stay open a median of 14 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
91% of The City of Fort Worth's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The City of Fort Worth
low
0 stale, 0 reposted of 55 open
Hiring momentum
118 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The City of Fort Worth's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The City of Fort Worth.

About this role

The Sr. Equipment Operator – Backhoe will operate heavy machinery such as backhoes and excavators to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Fort Worth. This role involves digging trenches, repairing pipelines, and responding to emergencies, often in challenging weather conditions. The position requires participation in an on-call rotation and may include overtime, nights, and weekends.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The City of Fort Worth as an employer.

What you need

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least 3 years of professional experience operating motorized heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, front-end loaders, or excavators
  • Ability to pass a hands-on heavy equipment test during the interview process
  • Valid Texas Class A CDL driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to obtain a TCEQ Class D Water or Wastewater Collection I license within 12 months of hire
  • Availability to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotate in an on-call schedule

Nice to have

  • 2+ years of experience in utility repair, construction, maintenance, or fieldwork
  • Prior experience working in water or wastewater utilities
  • Familiarity with job site safety and work zone setup
  • Experience leading or supervising a crew

What you get

  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pension Plan

Worth weighing

  • Position requires working in extreme weather conditions and may involve physical labor
  • Emergency call back hours and on-call rotation may affect work-life balance
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities within the role

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Listed by The City of Fort Worth on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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