Public Works Maintenance Worker Jobs in Arlington, TX

Arlington's Public Works field crews keep a 99-square-mile city's streets, signs, signals and storm drains working, while Arlington Water Utilities maintains about 1,478 miles of water mains. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to qualify.

Current public works maintenance Openings in Arlington, TX

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Public Works Maintenance Work in Arlington

In Arlington the work splits between two city departments. The Field Operations group of Public Works handles street maintenance and roadway treatment, traffic signs, signals, pavement markings, street lights and stormwater maintenance, which means crews patching Cooper, Collins and Pioneer Parkway one week and clearing drainage channels after a storm the next. Arlington Water Utilities runs a separate network of about 1,478 miles of water mains and 1,265 miles of sanitary sewer mains, with its own repair and line crews.

Beyond city limits, the City of Fort Worth hires maintenance workers and equipment operators for its streets, stormwater, water and solid waste divisions, and TxDOT's Fort Worth District runs highway maintenance offices in Tarrant County that cover the I-20, I-30 and SH 360 corridors. Arlington ISD keeps its own facility maintenance team of about 150 full-time employees.

Top Arlington Employers Hiring Public Works Maintenance Workers

These public employers run the street, drainage, water and facility crews in and around Arlington:

• City of Arlington Public Works - Field Operations crews for street maintenance, traffic signs and signals, pavement markings and stormwater.
• Arlington Water Utilities - maintains the city's water and sanitary sewer mains, meters and line repairs.
• City of Fort Worth - hires maintenance workers, equipment operators and utility line technicians across Transportation and Public Works, Water and Environmental Services.
• TxDOT Fort Worth District - highway maintenance offices in Tarrant County keep state roads and interstates patched, mowed and signed.
• Arlington ISD - building maintenance and grounds crews that handle paving, sidewalks, roofs and more than 1,000 acres of campus grounds.

Public Works Maintenance Worker Salaries in Arlington

• Entry level: about $17 to $21 an hour for maintenance workers and crew laborers.
• Experienced: about $21 to $25 an hour for equipment operators; a City of Fort Worth equipment operator posting this month paid $21.86 to $24.67.
• Senior / crew lead: about $25 to $30 an hour for crew leaders and licensed utility workers.

These are estimates drawn from local public postings and federal averages for Dallas-Fort Worth, where installation, maintenance and repair work averaged about $30 an hour in May 2025. A CDL, TCEQ licenses and overtime for storm and ice response move pay up, and city and state jobs add health coverage and public retirement.

How to Become a Public Works Maintenance Worker in Arlington

Most entry roles ask for a high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver's license, with no experience required. Equipment operator jobs usually want a Class A or B commercial driver's license, and Tarrant County College offers CDL driver training through its adult education program. There is no state license for general street or drainage work, but water and sewer crews often must earn a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class D Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection license within a year of hire. The TCEQ Class D water license needs no experience, a basic operations course and an exam.

What the Job Involves

Public works maintenance workers patch potholes and repair streets and curbs, clear storm drains, ditches and culverts, set barricades and direct traffic around work zones, install signs and pavement markings, repair water and sewer mains, and run trucks, loaders and light equipment. The work is outdoors in all weather, physically heavy, and includes on-call shifts for flooding and winter ice.

Skills Employers Look For

• Safe operation of trucks, mowers and light to heavy equipment
• Physical stamina for lifting, digging and asphalt or concrete work
• A clean driving record and a CDL or the ability to get one
• Basic mechanical and repair aptitude
• Work zone safety and traffic control awareness
• Willingness to work overtime and emergency call-outs

Career Path and Advancement

Arlington-area crews usually start as maintenance workers, earn a CDL and move up to equipment operator, then crew leader and field supervisor. On the water side, stacking TCEQ licenses from Class D toward higher classes opens utility technician and crew chief jobs. Some workers move into inspection or into supervisor roles in Public Works Field Operations or Arlington Water Utilities.

Related Careers in Arlington

If hands-on public work interests you, these related Arlington roles use similar skills:

• Parks and Recreation Worker Jobs
• Utility Technician Jobs
• Construction Laborer Jobs
• CDL Truck Driver Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a license to be a public works maintenance worker in Arlington?

Not to start. A high school diploma or GED and a Texas driver's license are the usual minimums. Equipment operator jobs often require a CDL, and water and sewer crews may need a TCEQ Class D license within a year of hire.

How much do public works maintenance workers make in Arlington?

Entry maintenance workers generally earn about $17 to $21 an hour, and equipment operators about $21 to $25. Crew leaders and licensed utility workers can reach $25 to $30, with storm and ice overtime on top.

Which department hires street and drainage crews in Arlington?

Street maintenance, traffic signs and signals, pavement markings and stormwater maintenance are handled by the Field Operations group of the City of Arlington Public Works department. Water and sewer line work is a separate department, Arlington Water Utilities.

Do you need a CDL for public works jobs?

Not for every job, but it widens your options. Dump truck and equipment operator roles usually require a Class A or B CDL or the ability to get one quickly, and Tarrant County College offers CDL driver training.

Is public works maintenance work on call?

Often, yes. Crews respond to flooding, water main breaks and winter ice outside normal hours, which can mean overtime pay and some nights or weekends on call.

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