Maintenance Worker

Pay Range: $18.00 hr

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, September 25, 2025 📅

Workdays & Hours: Field Operations is a 24/7 Operation - weekend work may be required. This position is a first responder in severe weather conditions/emergencies which will be subject to work after hours, emergency call back hours, nights, weekends, holidays and will participate in an on-call rotation schedule.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and 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 our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

We are excited to offer an opportunity for highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our Field Operations Division within the City of Fort Worth Water Department. As the largest division in the Water Department, Field Operations is at the heart of maintaining and ensuring the efficiency of Fort Worth's critical infrastructure. These positions are integral to the daily operations of the department, helping us maintain our city’s water systems 24/7.

Why Join Us?

As a Maintenance Worker in our Field Operations Division, you will play a key role in supporting the city's water systems, ensuring that they are reliable and effective for the entire Fort Worth community. You’ll work on a diverse team, tackling hands-on tasks that make a real difference, from installing and repairing water pipelines to ensuring quality work and adherence to established standards.

This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. As a Maintenance Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a Direct Impact: Your work will directly affect the quality of life for the residents of Fort Worth. You’ll be helping to ensure clean, safe water is available, and wastewater systems operate efficiently, every day.
• Be Part of a Growing Team: The Water Department is a key player in the city’s rapid growth, and you’ll be part of a team that’s critical to its success. This is a chance to grow professionally in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Hands-On Experience: If you like working outdoors and engaging in physical, meaningful tasks, this is the role for you. No two days are the same!
• Advancement Opportunities: The Field Operations Division offers room for growth and advancement as you develop your skills, gain new certifications, and take on more responsibility.

Minimum 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. (This requires passing a written test and background check.)
• 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.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and lift up to 100 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience working in maintenance and or construction.

 Maintenance Worker’s job responsibilities include:

• Operate a variety of hand tools and power tools such as shovels, rakes, pick-axes, and other equipment 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.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

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; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lig