Water Systems Technician

Water Systems Technician I – City of Fort Worth

Pay Range: $21.26/hr

Job Posting Closing: Monday, January 12, 2026

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Shift work, hours vary, some evening/weekend and holiday work required.

Benefits: 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 diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Water Systems Technician I position is available with the City of Fort Worth Water Department Plant Operations Division. Plant Operations is responsible for 5 Water treatment plants, one wastewater treatment plant, and multiple lift stations, tanks, pump stations, and large meters for the City of Fort Worth as well as customer cities. The successful applicant will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the city's water and wastewater treatment plants and facilities, and perform a variety of technical and manual labor tasks as assigned.

This position offers opportunity for training and development to advance your career if motivated and eager to learn.

• High school diploma or GED certification
• Valid Driver’s license
• Possession of or ability to obtain either a Water or Wastewater Class D license
• Must pass Drug Screen, Physical

• Possession of or ability to obtain a Water or Wastewater Class C license within 3 years of hire
• Previous experience working in a water utility

• Operates and adjusts treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment
• Participates in routine laboratory analysis at various stages of the treatment process to determine plant efficiency
• ists mechanical staff with maintenance of facilities and equipment, such as adding oil or grease to components
• Records information obtained from charts, gauges, meters and scales
• Participates in monitoring the work area to ensure a safe working environment

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; exposure to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations. Heavy work may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.

Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.

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.