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Water Systems Mechanic

The City of Fort Worth47 open roles

Pay
$21 – $27 an hour
Where
Water/WW
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14.0% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. The City of Fort Worth postings stay open a median of 15 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  3. 14.0%7 days
  4. 22.5%14 days
  5. 38.3%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
This job: posted 26 hours ago

The City of Fort Worth median: 15 days open

The posting

Pay Range: Water Systems Mechanic I $21.26 – 26.57/hr.

Water Systems Mechanic II $22.90 - $28.62/hr.

Sr. Water Systems Mechanic $ 26.57 -33.21/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, November 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. 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. 🌆

A Water Systems Mechanic job is available with the City of Fort Worth Water Department Plant Operation Division. Plant Operations is responsible for supporting five Water Treatment Plants, one Wastewater Treatment Plant, one Dryer Facility and multiple lift stations, tanks, pump stations, and large meters for the City of Fort Worth as well as Customer Cities.

The role performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment used in water and wastewater treatment processes, water storage systems, and the pumping and distribution of drinking water to the residents of Fort Worth City and customers. This position offers excellent opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement for individuals who are motivated, eager to learn, and committed to professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

Water Systems Mechanic I

  • High school diploma or GED certification
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Must pass Drug Screen, and Physical screening.

Water Systems Mechanic II

  • High school diploma or GED certification
  • Two years of responsible experience in water/wastewater plant maintenance or related field
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Must pass Drug Screen, and Physical screening

Senior Water Systems Mechanic

  • High school diploma or GED certification
  • Three years of responsible experience in water/wastewater plant maintenance or related field
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Must pass Drug Screen, and Physical screening

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working in a water/wastewater utility
  • 24 hour on-call duty is required, on a rotating basis
  • Mechanical maintenance experience

The Water Systems Mechanic I job responsibilities include:

  • Assists in perform preventative maintenance, repair and installation on plant structures including piping, engines, blowers, pumps, valves and other assorted water and water treatment and pumping equipment
  • Cleaning chemical leaks and collect debris
  • Operate hand tools, welding machine, air compressor, forklift and other equipment
  • Assist in complex construction projects for large scale plant operation and follow work plans and schedules
  • Maintains plant maintenance equipment. Adds oil or grease to components as needed
  • Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations

The Water Systems Mechanic II job responsibilities include:

  • Same as Water Systems Mechanic I
  • Diagnoses and repairs disabled machinery and mechanical equipment at the city's water or wastewater treatment plants and facilities
  • Maintains, repairs and installs pumps, motors, valves and chemical feed systems
  • Disassembles, cleans, overhauls and rebuilds motors, electric powered blowers, valves, sewage and chemical feed pumps, filters and other plant equipment
  • Generates and maintains records including time reporting, equipment records, inventories and initiate purchasing requests
  • Maintains and operates electrical distribution systems and generator distribution stations
  • Assists in maintaining inventory of proper tools, supplies and equipment. Requisitions materials when assigned

The Senior Water Systems Mechanic II job responsibilities include:

  • Same as Water Systems Mechanic I and II
  • Troubleshoots and performs complex technical repairs on major machinery and mechanical equipment at the city's water or wastewater treatment plants and facilities
  • Participates in technical and complex tasks including communicating with salespersons, outside vendors and contractors in problem solving, repair and modification of plant equipment
  • Monitors inventory of materials and equipment. Recommends products needed and requisitions approved equipment and maintenance supplies
  • Participates in training, scheduling, assigning, and evaluating lower-level maintenance staff
  • Creates work orders management system software
  • Ensures a safe working environment. Provides safety training regarding procedures, rules, precautions and regulations

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 lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions

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.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth. 🌟

Conditions of Employment

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.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: 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.

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