ABOUT THE POSITION
Posting Date: 11/2/2026
Job Vacancy #: 629
Job Vacancy Class & Title: 54020 - Equipment Operator I
Directly Reports To: Distribution Operations Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
An employee who is under direct supervision and assists an experienced Operator, or equivalent, and is in the process of acquiring the experience and skills required to advance to Equipment Operator II. Will be required to operate pavement breakers, rubber-tired excavation equipment such as loaders, and combination back-hoe/loaders with rated capacities not exceeding one and one-half (1 ½) cubic yards for loader buckets and one half (½) cubic yard for back-hoe buckets.

PROGRESSION TO EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
After one (1) year, automatic progression to Equipment Operator II classification will occur upon successful completion of the Equipment Operator I Performance Test. Refer to Equipment Operator Progression Guidelines (Attachment III Letters of Understanding of the TMWA-IBEW CBA)

WAGE
Start: $39.36
6 months: $41.30

APPLICATION PROCESS
All bids shall be submitted through the electronic application tracking system used by the Company. To access the internal application section of the electronic application tracking system, visit http://internaljobs.tmwa.com

If a prospective bidder is unable to access the internet during the bidding period, then they may request via email that Human Resources submit a bid on their behalf. The Company will not consider any bid submitted later than the closing date on the posted bid/job announcement form.

TMWA is an equal employment opportunity employer who develops and maintains a work environment that values the dignity of each individual, utilizes human resources to their fullest potential and ensures a high-quality workforce which reflects the diversity of the community.

All decisions affecting any terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, salary, disciplinary action and an employee's caregiving responsibilities, will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee association, or any other protected status or category.