Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker at The City of Fort Worth

A Maintenance Worker – Field Operations job is available with the city of Fort Worth Water Department’s Field Operation Division. The City of Fort Worth Water Department Field Operations Division is a 24/7 operation and is the largest division of the Water Department and an integral function of the maintenance of the City of Fort Worth’s infrastructure and currently looking to fill vacancies for Maintenance Workers.

The ideal candidate/s will be responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of all water and wastewater piping systems for the city and surrounding customers. This position could require the ability to work nights, weekends, well as work an on-call rotation schedule. The City of Fort Worth offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, which includes life, health, and various additional coverage options, as well as a pension program for our career employees.

The Maintenance Worker job responsibilities include:

• Operate a variety of hand tools and power tools such as push mowers, weed eaters, 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, riding mowers, jackhammers, cement mixers, and other equipment related to maintenance and construction operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.


• Possess a valid driver's license.


• Must be able to pass physical and drug test.


• Able to obtain a TCEQ Type I or Type D license within six months of hire. In order to obtain this license, you must be able to pass a written test and criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting 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.

Working Conditions:

Working in all weather conditions, including extreme weather and temperatures.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.