Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Pay Rate Information

Instrumentation/Electrical Tech I: $22.90 - $28.62/hr.

Instrumentation/Electrical Tech II: $24.67 – $30.83/hr.

Sr. Instrumentation/Electrical Tech: $31.52 - $40.98/hr.

Job Posting Closes on:
Monday, January 26, 2026.

Workdays &

Hours:

Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3pm;
Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities.

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.

• HS diploma/GED
• Two (2) years’ experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls
• Valid Texas Driver's License

• HS diploma/GED
• Three (3) years’ experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls
• Possession of electrical apprentice certification or Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology
• Valid Texas Driver's License

• HS diploma/GED
• Four (4) years’ experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls
• Possession of an appropriate valid journeyman electrical license
• Valid Texas Driver's License

• Possession of or the ability to obtain a (minimum) Maintenance Electrician's License within 3 years of employment required
• 24 hour on-call duty is required, on a rotating basis
• Associate's Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology, and /or a State Texas Journeyman or Master Electrical License
• Skills in both instrumentation and electrical maintenance

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic components and instrumentation pertinent to the wastewater treatment process
• Inspect and maintain medium voltage electrical power distribution equipment (i.e. switch gear, transformers, circuit breakers, selector switches, feeder cables, etc.)
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Maintain active log of daily activities and field documentation
• Provide technical support to co-workers, supervisory staff and other sections within the Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility and the Water Department

• Same as Instrumentation and Electrical Tech I
• Installs and maintains digital and analog computer control loops involving variable speed pump drives and modulating valve operations
• Analyze circuitry, interprets test data developing and implements methods for improvement
• Test electrical panels containing instruments such as meters and recorders, variable speed drive units and other highly technical equipment

• Same as Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I and II
• Gathers, compiles and analyzes data. Tracks repair costs
• Coordinates new and rehab construction projects performed in-house
• Assigns work, trains, directs and evaluates work of assigned I&E Technicians and Interns

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;
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 exert 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.

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