Water Field Operations Crewleader

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Water Field Operations Crew Leader to oversee teams responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the city’s water distribution systems.

You will lead field crews, manage complex repairs, and ensure projects are completed safely and to high standards. Requires a TCEQ Class C license, a Texas CDL, and at least four years of field ops experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED requirement.
• Possession of a TCEQ Water Distribution Class C license (or higher).
• Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience in water and/or wastewater field operations.
• Ability to pass a physical examination, drug screen, and education and background verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Crews: Provide direction, oversight, and support to field crews performing construction, maintenance, and repair activities related to water distribution systems.
• Ensure Safe and Efficient Operations: Maintain the safe, effective, and timely operation of essential water systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and City policies.
• Oversee Installation and Maintenance: Supervise the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure such as mains, valves, manholes, hydrants, pumps, and taps.
• Monitor Work Quality: Ensure that work is performed to high standards, adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Perform Technical Tasks: Take on complex, hands-on tasks related to the technical aspects of water systems, offering expertise and guidance to the crew.
• Promote Safety and Training: Lead by example in ensuring a safe work environment and provide on-the-job training for team members to meet safety and operational standards.
• Report and Document Operations: Maintain detailed records, prepare operational reports, and ensure proper documentation for ongoing activities and project progress.
• Support Emergency Response: Be ready to respond to emergencies affecting water and wastewater systems, providing effective leadership during crises to minimize service disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Water distribution knowledge

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Emergency response readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GIS

Maximo

Job description

This position may qualify for a $2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid on the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after 6 months of employment.

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.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and 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 over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

Ready to lead the crews who keep Fort Worth’s water flowing? Fort Worth Water is hiring Water Field Operations Crew Leaders to oversee teams responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the city’s water distribution systems.

This role combines leadership with hands‑on work in the field. You’ll supervise crews, manage complex repairs, and ensure water infrastructure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Whether it's isolating leaks, coordinating emergency response, or keeping teams on task, your leadership keeps critical services running across our growing city.

If you’re an experienced operator ready to lead from the front—and want to grow your career while building something that matters—this is your next step.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a TCEQ Water Distribution Class C license (or higher).
• Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum of four (4) years of hands‑on experience in water and/or wastewater field operations
• Ability to pass a physical examination, drug screen, and education and background verification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with work order management software (e.g., GIS, Maximo, or similar)
• Familiarity with large-scale utility operations and infrastructure systems
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or crew leadership experience

Water Field Operations Crew leader job responsibilities include:

• Lead Crews: Provide direction, oversight, and support to field crews performing construction, maintenance, and repair activities related to water distribution systems.
• Ensure Safe and Efficient Operations: Maintain the safe, effective, and timely operation of essential water systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and City policies
• Oversee Installation and Maintenance: Supervise the installation, repair, and maintenance of key water and wastewater infrastructure such as mains, valves, manholes, hydrants, pumps, and taps
• Monitor Work Quality: Ensure that work is performed to high standards, adhering to established policies and procedures
• Perform Technical Tasks: Take on complex, hands‑on tasks related to the technical aspects of water systems, offering expertise and guidance to the crew
• Promote Safety and Training: Lead by example in ensuring a safe work environment and provide on‑the‑job training for team members to meet safety and operational standards
• Report and Document Operations: Maintain detailed records, prepare operational reports, and ensure proper documentation for ongoing activities and project progress
• Support Emergency Response: Be ready to respond to emergencies affecting water and wastewater systems, providing effective leadership during crises to minimize service disruption

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Heavy Work – Depending on the assignment, positions in this class typically exert 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.

Working in all weather conditions; including extreme weather and temperatures. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Depending on the 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 assignments. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils, and workspace restrictions.

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.

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.