Water Field Operations Crewleader

About the Role

Fort Worth Water is hiring Water Field Operations Crew Leaders to oversee teams responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the city's water distribution systems. This role combines leadership with hands-on work in the field. You'll supervise crews, manage complex repairs, and ensure water infrastructure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Whether it's isolating leaks, coordinating emergency response, or keeping teams on task, your leadership keeps critical services running across our growing city.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, oversight, and support to field crews performing construction, maintenance, and repair activities related to water distribution systems
• Maintain the safe, effective, and timely operation of essential water systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and City policies
• Supervise the installation, repair, and maintenance of key water and wastewater infrastructure such as mains, valves, manholes, hydrants, pumps, and taps
• Ensure that work is performed to high standards, adhering to established policies and procedures
• Take on complex, hands-on tasks related to the technical aspects of water systems, offering expertise and guidance to the crew
• Lead by example in ensuring a safe work environment and provide on-the-job training for team members to meet safety and operational standards
• Maintain detailed records, prepare operational reports, and ensure proper documentation for ongoing activities and project progress
• Be ready to respond to emergencies affecting water and wastewater systems, providing effective leadership during crises to minimize service disruption

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession of a TCEQ Water Distribution Class C license (or higher)
• Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience in water and/or wastewater field operations
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or crew leadership experience
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and lift up to 100 pounds
• Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, including participating in an on-call rotation schedule
• Ability to pass a physical examination, drug screen, and education and background verification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with work order management software (e.g., GIS, Maximo, or similar)
• Familiarity with large-scale utility operations and infrastructure systems

Pay & Schedule

Pay Range: $26.57 – $33.21/hr. Field Operations is a 24/7 operation – weekend work may be required. This position is a first responder in severe weather conditions/emergencies and is subject to work after hours, emergency call back hours, nights, weekends, and holidays, and will participate in an on-call rotation schedule.

Benefits

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

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

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. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, and workspace restrictions.

Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.