Public Works Technician - Water

Public Works Technician I – Water Department

City of Forney is looking for a dependable and motivated individual to join our team as a Public Works Technician I in the Water Department. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in Public Works. 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.

• Performs duties associated with water distribution, including installing, connecting, relocating, adjusting, testing, maintaining, televising, repairing, and replacing water mains, valves, hydrants, meters, 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; monitors water operations through the use of SCADA and reports any issues or emergencies.
• 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 and generators; ensures various work sites are restored following completion of work.
• 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.

• Must obtain a Class A CDL within one (1) year of hire.

• Experience in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems repair, or a related field preferred.