Public Works Technician - Streets

City of Forney is seeking a motivated and dependable individual to join our Public Works team. This is a great opportunity to start a career in public service while helping maintain and improve the community's infrastructure.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of City street and stormwater infrastructure. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. 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.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No direct supervision exercised. Possess a valid driver's license. High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in general construction, road maintenance, stormwater collection systems, or related field preferred.

Special Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within one (1) year of hire. •Complete work history is required. Applications with missing or incomplete employment information may not be considered.•