Operations & Maintenance Technician I - FW

Tarrant Regional Water District • Fort Worth, TX

404d • $44,304 - $66,477 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations & Maintenance Technician I position at Tarrant Regional Water District is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of water district pipelines and rights-of-way (ROW). This role involves performing various physical tasks, operating equipment, and ensuring safety standards are upheld while working in diverse environments, including remote areas and under minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Less than one (1) year of experience working with hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, drills, impacts, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to interact with the public and represent the district positively.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to operate a 4-wheel drive pick-up and pull a trailer.
• Experience hauling and backing utility trailers.
• Ability to safely work with chainsaws and woodchippers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or knowledge of ROW operations or related field.
• Equipment operating skills (ag tractor, backhoe, utility tractor, forklift, etc.).
• Knowledge of pipeline hydraulics.
• Knowledge/ability to read map books or blueprints.
• Experience cutting and welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform vegetation maintenance, painting, and building fences/irrigation/floodway/carpentry/gates/apparatuses on pipelines or ROW.
• Travel long distances to remote areas to complete work under minimal supervision.
• Haul materials and equipment for projects.
• Drive/operate various equipment such as dump trucks or motorized boats.
• Use chain saws and woodchippers to clear creeks, fence lines, etc.
• Assist ROW Technician II & III in field work such as pipe to soil data collection, reading instruments, and maintenance of equipment.
• Perform data entry on work orders and for timekeeping.
• Clean, maintain and inspect all equipment daily.
• Uphold safety standards and maintain a clean work environment.
• Interact and coordinate with other TRWD personnel.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Participate in Hazmat Response Team activities.
• Assist with monitoring and maintenance of Pipelines, ROW, and/or Floodway.
• Assist with TRWD special events.
• Be on call for emergencies.
• Maintain familiarity with strategic district levels of service.
• Engage in continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $21.30 to $31.96 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED