Technician II-Water

Salary : $44,218.35 - $53,598.00 Annually
Location : Public Works - 402 N Bois D'Arc St, Forney, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: Water
Opening Date: 06/04/2026

Description
Join our team as a Public Works Technician II - Water and make a lasting impact in our community! 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.
Examples of Duties

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.

• 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.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised; may exercise functional supervision for assigned tasks.
Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation preferred.

Preferences
Special Requirements:

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

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Medical Insurance
The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:

• $6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement + HSA City Contributions)
• $2,500 Deductible EPO Plan

Employee health coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:

• UHC DPPO

Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Life Insurance
Basic group life insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year.

Voluntary products are also available to full-time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.
Other City Paid Plans

• Teladoc
  -All full-time employees have access to TELADOC
• Short Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
• Long Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the city provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Additional Group Benefits
Other benefits are:

• Deferred Compensation plan
• Direct deposit
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Social Security
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program

01

Please list your driver's license number. (If you do not have a drivers license please enter NA)
02

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

03

How many years of experience do you have in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems repair, or a related field?

• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

04

Indicate your level of experience with water operations.

• No Experience
• At Least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• At…