Maintenance Worker

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Worth is hiring Maintenance Workers to support 24/7 Field Operations, repairing and maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure across the city. You will work outdoors, operate tools, and assist in construction tasks that affect residents' health and safety.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Texas driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a state license within a year. Overtime, on-call, and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collection or Water Class D license within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools to repair and maintain water/wastewater mains, hydrants, and valves.
• Repair leaks and assist in wastewater collection equipment operations.
• Replace and repair manholes and locate water lines; assist in construction operations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Operates tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas Driver’s License

TCEQ Class I Wastewater or Water Class D license within 1 year

Job description

Pay Range: $18.00 /hr. | $37,440 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Field Operations is a 24/7 Operation - weekend work may be required. This position is a first responder in severe weather conditions/emergencies which will be subject to work after hours, emergency call back hours, nights, weekends, holidays and will participate in an on-call rotation schedule.

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.

Field Maintenance Water & Wastewater Systems Public Infrastructure Hands-On Utility Work

Ready to roll up your sleeves and help keep Fort Worth running? Fort Worth Water is hiring Maintenance Workers to support our 24/7 Field Operations Division—repairing, maintaining, and constructing the infrastructure that delivers clean water and collects wastewater across the city.

This is a boots-on-the-ground role where you’ll work outdoors, operate tools and equipment, and help maintain pipelines, valves, hydrants, manholes, and more. Whether you’re digging trenches or clearing obstructions, your work directly impacts the health and safety of Fort Worth residents.

If you’re dependable, team-oriented, and ready to learn valuable skills in the water utility field, this role is your entry point to a stable career with room to grow.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collection or Water Class D license within one year of hire (This requires passing a written test and background check)
• Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation as needed
• Ability to pass a physical examination, drug screening, and background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience working in maintenance and or construction

Maintenance Worker’s job responsibilities include:

• Operate a variety of hand tools and power tools such as shovels, rakes, pick-axes, and other equipment to perform construction and repair of water/wastewater mains, manholes, vaults, services, valves, fire hydrants, and meters
• Operate valves on water lines to isolate leaking sections
• Repair leaks or breaks in the distribution or collection system
• Assist in operating wastewater collection equipment to clear obstructions
• Replace and repair manholes and assist in locating sewer and water lines
• Operate light and medium equipment such as trucks, tractors, jackhammers, cement mixers, and other equipment related to maintenance and construction operations

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

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.

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.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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