Technician II

The City of Forney is looking for a dependable and motivated Wastewater Technician II to join our Public Works team! Under supervision, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the construction, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of the City's Public Sanitary Sewer System (PSSS), pumping facilities, sanitary sewer pipelines, tanks, and associated appurtenances.

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 all duties associated with wastewater collection, including installing, connecting, relocating, adjusting, testing, maintaining, televising, repairing, and replacing wastewater mains, pumps, and other equipment; cutting and fitting pipes; and complying with department policies and procedures.
• Operates equipment, tools, and motor vehicles such as trucks, loaders, backhoes, and other similar maintenance or construction equipment to conform with applicable regulatory standards and City standards.
• Safely operates equipment and tools used at the work site; 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 lift stations, manholes, cleanouts, pumps, motors, vehicles, equipment, and tools; ensures quality control and restoration.
• Responds tactfully to questions and comments from the public and delegates to appropriate staff.
• On-call for emergency situations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in manual labor, general construction, wastewater collection systems repair, or a related field.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation preferred.

• 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.
• Exposure to cold, heat, and outdoor hazards.