The City of Fort Worth
Water Systems Mechanic I

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Pay Range: $21.26/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, July 24, 2026 π
Workdays & Hours:
- Monday β Friday 6:30 am β 3 pm
- Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include:
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
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About the City of Fort Worth
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. π
Job Overview
A Water Systems Mechanic-I position is available with the City of Fort Worth Water Department Plant Operation Division. Plant Operations is responsible for 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 Water Systems Mechanic-I will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the equipment used for treatment, storage and pumping of drinking water to the citizens of Fort Worth and its wholesale customers. This position offers opportunity for training and development to advance your career if motivated and eager to learn.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED certification
- Valid Driverβs license
- Must pass Drug Screen, and Physical screening
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous mechanical experience
- Previous experience working in a water utility
- Water/wastewater plant or field environment
Job Responsibilities:
- 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
- Working Conditions and Physical Demand as stated on official City job description
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 β 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.


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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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