Backflow/Cross Connection Inspector

About the role

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. The Water Department is looking for a Cross Connection Specialist to join our Customer Care Division and help protect Fort Worth’s drinking water supply. As a Cross Connection Specialist, you will play a critical role in identifying and preventing potential sources of contamination to the public water system. Why This Opportunity? This is more than an inspection position—you'll directly impact the quality and safety of Fort Worth's drinking water. Apply your plumbing expertise to real-world residential and commercial projects.Develop specialized expertise in cross-connection control, backflow prevention, and irrigation systems.Serve as a technical resource to Water Department staff and the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of plumbing and irrigation systems to identify and eliminate potential cross-connections
• Review plumbing, utility, building, and irrigation plans for compliance
• Inspect new and modified irrigation systems for compliance with water conservation, irrigation, and cross-connection regulations
• Apply and explain City and State cross-connection, plumbing, and irrigation requirements
• Provide technical support to Water Department staff, contractors, developers, and property owners
• Process inspection data and maintain accurate reports and documentation.
• Manage a high volume of inspections and plan reviews while providing professional customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized training in Water Utility Operation
• Two (2) years of experience as a Journeyman Plumber
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Qualifications

• Texas State Master Plumber License with a Water Safety Protection Specialist (W.S.P.S.) endorsement within one (1) year of employment
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) license
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Irrigation Inspector license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the International Plumbing Code, Fort Worth Cross-Connection, and Plumbing codes
• Experience conducting plumbing, irrigation, or backflow inspections
• Experience reviewing technical plans and interpreting codes and regulations

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

Pay Range: $29.89 - $33.21/hr. | $62,177- $69,085 annual compensation

Schedule

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 am – 3:30 pm