Technician II-Water

City of Forney • Forney, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, this position will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the construction, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of City Public Water Supply (PWS), water distribution systems, storage tanks, and pumping facilities.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems repair, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Possess or obtain a Class A CDL within one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties associated with water distribution, including installing, connecting, relocating, adjusting, testing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing water mains, valves, hydrants, pumps, and other equipment, cutting and fitting pipes.
• Operates equipment, tools, and motor vehicles such as trucks, loaders, backhoes, and other similar maintenance or construction equipment safely.
• Safely operates equipment and tools used at work sites as required; places traffic control flags, signs, and cones to direct traffic around work sites, and operates and maintains hand and power tools.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on pump stations; ensures various work sites are restored following completion of work.
• Loads and unloads materials using power equipment.
• Responds tactfully to questions and comments from the public and delegates to appropriate staff.
• On-call for emergency situations and assists with special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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