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Waste Water Operator

Hidalgo, TX · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of plant operations, compliance with state and federal operating regulations, and the collection systems. Work is performed with considerable ...

$100K - $140K/yr

... federally operated 24-bed residential facility. This role involves delivering a broad range of behavioral health services to Native American youth in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed ...

$100K - $140K/yr

... federally operated 24-bed residential facility. This role involves delivering a broad range of behavioral health services to Native American youth in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed ...

... federally operated 24-bed residential facility. This role involves delivering a broad range of behavioral health services to Native American youth in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for federal operator in the United States is $20.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Federal Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,738 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Machine Operator - Burn Table Operator

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Federal Signal
Machinery Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

$23 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Federal Signal rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Join our Shear and Brake team as a Machine Operator! Our computerized plasma burn table position requires skill and dedication to the craft of CNC machinery with talent from the artisan era of manufacturing and continuing today at Ground Force/Mega Albuquerque. $23-$28/hour to start depending on experience.
Weekend shift (Fri, Sat, Sun; 6 am - 6:30 pm)
36 hour work week, but paid a premium to equal 40 hours.
This position is as a skilled technical expert requiring the ability to set-up, adjust and operate a burn table. Critical thinking, quality minded and efficiently moving operators will succeed in this role. The ability to read, understand and follow prints is a MUST! While lifting equipment is available, must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently throughout the day. This is a critical role for us to ensure that our fabrication department has exact materials which are easy to find.
Position Requirements
  • Knowing steel, managing inventory and working efficiently with layout and product output required.
  • Critical thinking, quality minded and efficiently moving operators will succeed in this role.
  • While lifting equipment is available, must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently throughout the day.
  • A precise mind with detail orientation and if/then thinking needed.
  • This is a critical role for us to ensure that our fabrication department has exact materials which are easy to find.
  • All other duties as required; this list is not intended to be construed as exhaustive or entirely comprehensive to the employees so classified

Expectations:
All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner, with the goal of producing on-time and high-quality work being the highest priority. All employees must maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers and a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company.
We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.
Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
We are a "Solution Driven" manufacturer for the mining industry. At Ground Force/Mega Worldwide we design, engineer and manufacture the World's Finest Mine Support Equipment. We offer a diverse product line for surface & underground mining and have trucks working in over 60+ countries worldwide. We have been providing our customers and dealers with custom solutions for 50 years. Our history of innovation and strong customer relationships around the world prove us a World Leader in our industry. For more information, visit www.gfworldwide.com..
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All other applications must be submitted online.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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