Water Utility Field Technician - 24/7 Maintenance

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth’s Water Department is hiring Maintenance Workers to support a 24/7 Field Operations Division—repairing, maintaining, and constructing the infrastructure that delivers clean water and collects wastewater across the city.

This boots-on-the-ground role is outdoors and requires operating tools and equipment, a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a TCEQ license within one year.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of hand tools and power tools to perform construction and repair of water/wastewater mains, manholes, vaults, services, valves, 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Overtime flexibility

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Fort Worth’s Water Department is hiring Maintenance Workers to support a 24/7 Field Operations Division—repairing, maintaining, and constructing the infrastructure that delivers clean water and collects wastewater across the city.

This boots-on-the-ground role is outdoors and requires operating tools and equipment, a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a TCEQ license within one year.