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 in the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, roadways, storm drainage systems, and rights of way. The role requires regular and punctual attendance, flexibility to work overtime, and availability for standby duty and emergency response outside scheduled work hours. Upon successful completion of the initial probationary period, the employee will be reclassified to Streets Technician I.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
• Obtain a valid Texas Class A CDL with a Tanker Endorsement within 18 months of hire or promotion.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; be flexible to work overtime and respond to emergency situations 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 to complete assigned work.
• Ability to work and communicate with the public and coworkers, contribute to a team, and treat coworkers and customers with respect.
• Physical ability and coordination to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to learn to operate and service related standard-transmission equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, including standing, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, twisting, and walking for extended periods in adverse conditions, including extreme heat, cold, moisture, dust, fumes, varying heights, and confined spaces.
• Ability to work any day of the week, including weekends and weekdays, 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 servicing and minor maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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