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Salary : $37,081.50 - $44,947.27 Annually
Location : Public Works - 402 N. Bois d' Arc Forney, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202100131
Department: Public Works
Division: Water
Opening Date: 08/29/2024
Description
At the heart of the City of Forney, our Public Works Department stands as a cornerstone of civic excellence, comprised of dedicated professionals from various divisions such as Streets, Sewer, Water, Facilities, Fleet, and Grounds. As one of the largest departments, Public Works operates seamlessly as a united force, ensuring the smooth functioning and maintenance of essential city infrastructure. From paving streets to managing water supply, maintaining facilities, overseeing the fleet, and beautifying green spaces, our diverse divisions collaborate cohesively toward a common goal - the betterment of our community.
Examples of Duties
Under supervision, performs 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Knowledge of:
The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:
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
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:
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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.
03
How many years of experience do you have in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems repair, or in a related field.Please note: Years of experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.
04
I understand that I have or must obtain a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of employment?
Required Question
Location : Public Works - 402 N. Bois d' Arc Forney, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202100131
Department: Public Works
Division: Water
Opening Date: 08/29/2024
Description
At the heart of the City of Forney, our Public Works Department stands as a cornerstone of civic excellence, comprised of dedicated professionals from various divisions such as Streets, Sewer, Water, Facilities, Fleet, and Grounds. As one of the largest departments, Public Works operates seamlessly as a united force, ensuring the smooth functioning and maintenance of essential city infrastructure. From paving streets to managing water supply, maintaining facilities, overseeing the fleet, and beautifying green spaces, our diverse divisions collaborate cohesively toward a common goal - the betterment of our community.
Examples of Duties
Under supervision, performs 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.
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 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.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems repair, or a related field preferred.
- Must obtain a Class A CDL within one (1) year of hire.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- 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.
Knowledge of:
- Water distribution operation, including piping, sources of supply, water quality, disinfection, and the operational principles of pumps and motors.
- Current principles, practices and regulations related to water distribution systems.
- Water distribution mathematics, including water terms and definitions, water measurements, water pressure, formulas, and units and conversion factors.
- Proper methods and techniques used in cleaning, repairing, and maintaining water systems equipment.
- Geography, street locations and water system locations.
- The proper use and care of common hand and power tools.
- Safety principles related to traffic control, trenching and shoring, and personnel safety.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- TCEQ standards and policies for water systems.
- City policies and procedures.
- Operating water systems machinery in a safe and capable manner.
- Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Following oral and written instructions.
- Operating and working around machinery, heavy equipment and moving equipment.
- Installing, repairing, and maintaining of water systems equipment.
- Recognize unusual or dangerous operating conditions and make sound judgments within established guidelines.
- Coordinating with public offices for scheduling, repair, and operation of water utility services.
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
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:
- UHC DPPO
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.
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
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Please list your driver's license number. (If you do not have a drivers license please enter NA)
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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
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How many years of experience do you have in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems repair, or in a related field.Please note: Years of experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.
- 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
I understand that I have or must obtain a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of employment?
- Yes
- No
Required Question