Maintenance Worker

Position:
New Maintenance Worker Water/WW

Company:
City of Fort Worth

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

Location:
United States, Fort Worth

Employment type:
Full-time

Work Arrangement:
Field Operations is a 24/7 Operation - weekend work may be required.

Short Summary:
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.

Responsibilities:
- Operate a variety of hand tools and power tools 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

Requirement:
- 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

Benefits:
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities