Water Systems Technician

Pay Range

$21.26/hr.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Shift work. Hours vary. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work required.

11 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, paid time off, pension plan, professional development opportunities.

Water Systems Technician I with the City of Fort Worth Water Department Plant Operations Division. Responsible for operation and maintenance of the city’s water and wastewater treatment plants and facilities, and performing a variety of technical and manual labor tasks.

• 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

• Operate and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders, and other equipment
• Participate in routine laboratory analysis to determine plant efficiency
• Assist mechanical staff with maintenance of facilities and equipment, such as adding oil or grease to components
• Record information obtained from charts, gauges, meters, and scales
• Monitor work area to ensure a safe working environment

Positions may 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, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, and workspace restrictions. Heavy work may exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly.

The City of Fort Worth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and 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 application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Selected candidates will be required to pass pre‑employment checks, including criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.