Water Systems Mechanic I

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth Water Department is seeking a Water Systems Mechanic I to maintain and repair equipment used in treatment, storage, and pumping of drinking water for Fort Worth and wholesale customers. This entry level role offers training and development opportunities to advance your career.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass drug and physical screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Must pass drug screen and physical screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repair and installation on plant structures including piping, engines, blowers, pumps, valves and other water treatment and pumping equipment.
• Clean chemical leaks and collect debris.
• Operate hand tools, welding machine, air compressor, forklift and other equipment.
• Assist in complex construction projects for large scale plant operation and follow work plans and schedules.
• Maintain plant maintenance equipment and add oil or grease to components as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Safety-consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Welding machine

Air compressor

Forklift

Job description

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, October 8, 2026

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 over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Water Systems Mechanic-I position is available with the City of Fort Worth Water Department Plant Operation Division. Plant Operations is responsible for five Water Treatment Plants, one Wastewater Treatment Plant, one Dryer Facility and multiple lift stations, tanks, pump stations, and large meters for the City of Fort Worth as well as Customer Cities.

The Water Systems Mechanic-I will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the equipment used for treatment, storage and pumping of drinking water to the citizens of Fort Worth and its wholesale customers. This position offers opportunity for training and development to advance your career if motivated and eager to learn.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certification
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must pass Drug Screen, and Physical screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous mechanical experience
• Previous experience working in a water utility.
• Water/wastewater plant or field environment

The Water Systems Mechanic I job responsibilities include:

• Perform preventative maintenance, repair and installation on plant structures including piping, engines, blowers, pumps, valves and other assorted water and water treatment and pumping equipment
• Cleaning chemical leaks and collect debris
• Operate hand tools, welding machine, air compressor, forklift and other equipment
• Assist in complex construction projects for large scale plant operation and follow work plans and schedules
• Maintains plant maintenance equipment. Adds oil or grease to components as needed

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.