Job Description
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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Closing Date/Time: Thursday, November 26, 2026
City of Fort Worth
(817) 392-7750The Community
The City of Cowboys & Culture is known for its Texas hospitality. The stunning and sprawling City of
Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. And it’s no wonder — With great neighborhoods, scenic terrain and a rich history of arts and culture, paired with world-class opportunities for business and education, it’s not only fun to visit Fort Worth, it’s even more rewarding to call it home.
Fort Worth truly offers all the benefits and amenities of a bustling metropolitan city, while keeping the small- town charm that keeps it unpretentious and charismatic in all the right ways. Designated as one of America’s “Most Livable Communities” by the Partners for Livable Communities, the city truly offers a melting pot of culture, commerce, community and yes, cowboys.
There are over a dozen remarkable districts full of treasured history among modern luxuries and unique places to have fun, making it the No. 1 tourist destination in Texas and welcoming more than 9.4 million visitors annually.
Being one of the fastest-growing among large cities in the country, Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for job seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents representing culturally diverse communities.
Exciting Growth & Future Development
One of the most fascinating aspects of the City of Fort Worth is its almost unprecedented growth over the past several years. Both in terms of population and industry, and as the 12th largest city in the United States, Fort Worth is truly booming — which presents both challenges and opportunities to truly develop this city in the right way. Every 30 minutes a new person moves to Fort Worth, so we’re looking for candidates who can embrace an evergrowing and changing environment and improve on it with solutions that work for the entire community of Fort Worth.
Mission
We are working together to build a strong community that others can look to as a pillar of unity and excellence. Through grassroots efforts within the community, and large scale construction and transportation plans that continue to add the infra- structure a growing city like Fort Worth needs, we’ll provide the public services our community requires to continually cultivate the unique city we call home.
Vision
Fort Worth’s vision is to be the most livable and best managed city in the country. We’ll do this by taking care of our citizens, implementing the highest quality standards in our schools, continually improving the neighborhoods we thrive in and the facets of the city that make our town so unique.
Benefits That Are Well Worth It
The City of Fort Worth continues to be dedicated to its employees’ well-being by providing competitive health benefits, a well-rounded wellness program and a Zero Accident Philosophy® workplace. All regular full-time employees and those employees who work 30–39 hours per week are eligible for all City of Fort Worth Benefits. Part-time employees who work 20–29 hours per week are eligible for dental, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 457 Deferred Compensation plan and other voluntary benefits.
Medical Program
The City offers two plan options through Meritain Health, an Aetna company.
The Health Center Plan – Offers employees and their family’s
primary health care services that are 100% completely free and unlimited. Employees can visit any one of the three City of Fort Worth Employee Health Centers and receive guaranteed same or next day appointments for sick visits. Also, services are available at any one of the five satellite locations that serves employees across the city.
The Consumer Choice Plan – Is offered to employees at no cost or low monthly premiums to cover eligible dependents and provides the financial benefits of a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Preventative services are covered at 100% on both plans.
• Prescription Drug coverage including mail order pharmacy are also included.
Vacation
Eligible for 3 weeks of vacation: After successful completion of probationary period (usually
6 months), employees may take time off for rest, relaxation, vacation, illness, religious observances, and personal business.
Holidays
Available on the first day of employment, the city provides employees with paid holidays, including two personal holidays.
Wellness Program
The city’s Healthy Challenge Wellness Program rewards all full-time, benefit-eligible employees on the city’s health insurance. The Healthy Challenge Program utilizes a points system. Participants may earn points throughout the year (Jan. 1-Dec. 15) for completing specific program activities and participants can redeem points at the end of the year for a cash reward. By participating, individuals can earn $150, $200 or $250 by accumulating program points.
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