Technician I - Streets

City of Forney • Forney, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your skills, work outdoors, and make a difference in your community? The Technician I position in the Public Works Department, Streets area offers a great entry-level opportunity for people who enjoy hands-on work and want to build a career in municipal service. In this role, you’ll assist with a variety of maintenance and service activities, operate tools and equipment, help maintain City facilities and infrastructure, and work alongside an experienced team. You’ll gain valuable on-the-job experience while keeping our community safe, clean, and well-maintained. If you’re a team player ready to learn, willing to work, and proud of a job well done, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within one (1) year of hire.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Work extended or on-call hours.
• Ability to stand, walk long distances, kneel, crouch, stoop, and squat.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in general construction, road maintenance, stormwater collection systems, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs all aspects of street, drainage and alley maintenance, street signs, street striping, other roadway markings, and construction; performs line locates; responds to trouble calls on roads and equipment; patrols streets to identify and provide maintenance for traffic signals, signs, guardrails, barricades, and markings that need adjustment or repair.
• Operates equipment, tools, and motor vehicles such as trucks, specialty vehicles, and other similar maintenance or construction equipment to conform with applicable regulatory standards and City standards.
• Safely operates equipment and tools used at work site; places traffic control flags, signs, and cones to direct traffic around work sites, and operates and maintains hand and power tools.
• On-call for emergency situations
• Responds tactfully to questions and comments from the public and delegates to appropriate staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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