Backflow/Cross Connection Inspector

Four (4) years of experience in technical engineering work, utilities maintenance, construction, plumbing, or a related field, including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience

Possession of or ability to obtain Texas State Master Plumber’s License within one (1) year of employment

TSBPE Water Supply Protection Specialist (WSPS) endorsement

Possession of or ability to obtain TCEQ, Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) license

In-depth knowledge of the International Plumbing Code, Fort Worth Cross-Connection and Plumbing codes

$26.57 - $33.21/hr.

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. 🌆

A Cross Connection Technician job is available with The City of Fort Worth (Water / Customer Care Division / Cross-Connection Section).  This position performs backflow assembly and irrigation system installations to ensure residential and commercial facilities have adequate and approved cross connection control methods in place. Conducts permit inspections and plan review of buildings and facilities water distribution systems to prevent contamination of the public potable water supply and private water distribution systems as required by city and state codes.

Assist in monitoring cross connection control activities

Perform plan review and conduct inspections of new and existing building within the water distribution system to eliminate cross connections

Conduct inspections of new and modified irrigation systems to comply with water conservation, irrigation, and cross connection requirements

Provide technical support to assigned supervisory personnel with the Water Department

Handle a high volume of plan review and inspections

Process technical data including assessment of water system, building, utility and plumbing plans