Water & Wastewater Field Maintenance Technician

The City of Fort Worth; Goodnight (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; 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 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 boots-on-the-ground role involves outdoor work, using hand and power tools, and maintenance of mains, hydrants, and valves. The position offers growth potential and a path to a stable career in utilities.

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.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
• Ability to pass a physical, drug screening and background check.
• Preferred: one year of maintenance or construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Open and operate valves on water lines to isolate leaks.
• Repair leaks or breaks in distribution or collection systems.
• Assist in operating wastewater collection equipment to clear obstructions.
• Replace and repair manholes and locate sewer and water lines.
• Operate light/medium equipment like trucks and tractors in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Flexibility

Outdoor work

Team orientation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Water/wastewater equipment

Job description

The City of Fort Worth 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 boots-on-the-ground role involves outdoor work, using hand and power tools, and maintenance of mains, hydrants, and valves. The position offers growth potential and a path to a stable career in utilities.