Water Systems Technician I at The City of Fort Worth

Staffordshire Moorlands, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

21.26

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Laboratory Analysis, Mechanical Maintenance, Safety Monitoring, Pump Operation, Technical Skills, Manual Labor

Industry

Executive Offices

Description

Pay Range: $21.26/hr Job Posting Closing on: Monday, September 29, 2025 📅 Workdays & Hours: Shift work, hours vary, some evening/weekend and holiday 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. 🌆 Three Water Systems Technician I positions are available with the City of Fort Worth Water Department Plant Operations 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 successful applicant will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the of the city’s water and wastewater treatment plants and facilities; and perform a variety of technical and manual labor tasks as assigned. 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 Driver’s license Possession of or ability to obtain either a Water or Wastewater Class D license. Possession of or ability to obtain a Water or Wastewater Class C license within 3 years of hire Must pass Drug Screen, Physical Preferred Qualifications: 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. Water/wastewater plant or field environment The Water System Technician I job responsibilities include: Operates and adjusts treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment Participates in routine laboratory analysis at various stages of the treatment process to determine plant efficiency Assists mechanical staff with maintenance of facilities and equipment, such as adding oil or grease to components Records information obtained from charts, gauges, meters and scales Participates in monitoring the work area to ensure a safe working environment 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 not include the italicized paragraph listed under each section of the job description 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.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the city’s water and wastewater treatment plants and facilities. They will perform a variety of technical and manual labor tasks as assigned.