Equipment Operator - Street Sweeper

Pay Range: $19.74hr. - $24.67/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, May 16, 2025

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 (6:15am to 4:45pm) or Tuesday-Friday (6:15am – 4:45pm). 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, 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 nearly 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. This position will be responsible for the litter control operations to include street sweeping and related efforts. The Environmental Services Department operates critical programs that continually serves to managing environmental quality, garbage, recycling and waste reduction services for the residents of Fort Worth. This position is intended to directly support in street sweeping 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”. 

Multiple vacancies are expected to be filled with this announcement.

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
• Must pass Drug Screen and Physical.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Waste Screening Certificate and a Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Extraction Certificate will be required within six (6) months of hire.

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.
• 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.
• Completes daily operations reports and time sheets.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Completion of scheduled and requested street sweeping routes consisting of city’s arterials and thoroughfares.
• Performs other duties as required.

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 Demand

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.