Streets Entry Technician

City of Hurst. • Hurst, TX

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About The Position

The Streets Entry Technician supports the Streets and Drainage Division by helping construct, repair, and maintain streets, roadways, storm drainage systems, and rights of way. The role includes physical labor, equipment operation and basic maintenance, and cleaning and repairing drainage systems. The employee must be available for overtime, standby duty, and emergency response as needed, and must be able to work weekdays or weekends and long hours.

After successfully completing the initial probationary period, the Streets Entry Technician will be reclassified to a Streets Technician I. The job description may change as the employer’s needs and job requirements change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
• Obtain a valid Texas Class A CDL license with a Tanker Endorsement within 18 months of hire or promotion.
• Regular and punctual attendance; flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergencies during non-scheduled work hours.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and essential job function screening.
• Ability to learn to repair streets using concrete and asphalt.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, City rules and codes, and instructions for proper chemical use.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work and communicate with the public and coworkers, contribute as a team member, and treat others with respect.
• Physical ability and coordination to complete assigned tasks and perform strenuous labor, including standing, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, twisting, and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions, including extreme heat, cold, moisture, dust, and fumes, at various heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to learn to operate and service related standard-transmission equipment.
• Ability to work any day of the week, including weekdays and weekends, and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and prepared to work the assigned schedule.
• Work overtime and standby duty as needed.
• Shovel asphalt from the back of a dump truck.
• Move, lift, load, and unload equipment and tools to and from work trucks.
• Clean and repair drainage systems, including weed control.
• Operate equipment and perform service and minor maintenance on it.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED