Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Pay Rate:

Instrumentation/Electrical Tech I $22.90/hr. - $28.62/hr.

Instrumentation/Electrical Tech II $24.67/hr. – 30.83/hr.

Sr. Instrumentation/Electrical Tech $31.52/hr. - $40.98/hr.

Job Posting Closes on: Monday, January 26, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3pm; Some evening/weekend 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. 🌆

An Instrumentation/Electrical Technician job is available with The City of Fort Worth Plant Operations Division of the Water Department. The Plant Operations Division is recruiting motivated individuals to perform a variety of tasks related to major and minor repairs of a wide variety of instrumentation and industrial electrical equipment. This position supports the operation and maintenance of critical water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Instrumentation Tech I

• HS diploma/GED

• Two (2) years’ experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Instrumentation Tech II

• HS diploma/GED

• Three (3) years’ experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls

• Possession of electrical apprentice certification or Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Senior Instrumentation Tech

• HS diploma/GED

• Four (4) years’ experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls

• Possession of an appropriate valid journeyman electrical license

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of or the ability to obtain a (minimum) Maintenance Electrician's License within 3 years of employment required

• 24 hour on-call duty is required, on a rotating basis

• Associate's Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology, and /or a State Texas Journeyman or Master Electrical License

• Skills in both instrumentation and electrical maintenance

The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I job responsibilities include:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic components and instrumentation pertinent to the wastewater treatment process

• Inspect and maintain medium voltage electrical power distribution equipment (i.e. switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, selector switches, feeder cables, etc.)

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Maintain active log of daily activities and field documentation

• Provide technical support to co-workers, supervisory staff and other sections within the Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility and the Water Department

The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician II job responsibilities include:

• Same as Instrumentation and Electrical Tech I

• Installs and maintains digital and analog computer control loops involving variable speed pump drives and modulating valve operations

• Analyze circuitry, interprets test data developing and implements methods for improvement

• Test electrical panels containing instruments such as meters and recorders, variable speed drive units and other highly technical equipment

The Senior Instrumentation and Electrical Technician job responsibilities include:

• Same as Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I and II

• Gathers, compiles and analyzes data. Tracks repair costs

• Coordinates new and rehab construction projects performed in-house

• Assigns work, trains, directs and evaluates work of assigned I&E Technicians and Interns

Working Conditions and 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; 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 exert 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.