CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

May 13, 2008

An Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITION

DEPARTMENT

CLOSING DATE*

SALARY/RANGE

Auto Technician Equipment Services 5/23/08 $20.53-$24.12/hr
Detention Officer Police Open until filled $16.89/hr.
Laborer P/T (Seasonal) Parks & Recreation Open until filled $10.73/hr.
Lifeguard Parks & Recreation Open until filled $11.12/hr.
Paving & Drainage Technician Public Works 5/23/08 $16.89-$19.84/hr.
Police Officer Police Open until filled $47,662/yr.
Signal Technician Engineering 5/30/08 $20.53-$24.12/hr.
Street Superintendent Public Works 5/30/08 $69,562-$81,735/yr.

*NOTE:  Positions may be filled prior to listed closing dates.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

AUTO TECHNICIAN – Inspects, diagnoses, repairs and maintains gasoline and diesel powered equipment.  Must have a high school diploma or GED, 5 years experience in automotive and equipment maintenance, Class "B" Commercial Driver License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment, 3 ASE Certifications and 3 additional ASE Certifications required within one year of employment.

DETENTION OFFICER – Provides detention, intake, custodial care and release of arrested inmates.  Must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, a U.S. citizen, have a clear criminal record, possess a valid class “C” driver license and have an excellent driving record.  The complete Detention Officer packet (Application, Personal History Statement, Authorization for Release, Checklist, copy of drivers license and proof of education) must be submitted to the Human Resources Department in person or via mail.  Application packets are available at the link below.

LABORER P/T (SEASONAL) – Working 40 hours per week through the spring and summer (approximately three months).  Completes routine light to heavy manual tasks in park maintenance.  Eighth grade education or GED and one year experience in parks or ground maintenance and possession of a valid Class “C” Drivers License.

LIFEGUARDMust be at least 16 years of age.  Supervises pool patrons, assists with swim lessons, pool maintenance and light janitorial work.  Class “C” Drivers License, American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, or equivalent, CPR and AED certifications.

PAVING & DRAINAGE TECHNICIANPerforms heavy manual laboring tasks in the street division.  Must have a high school diploma or GED and two years of general laboring or equivalent operation experience.  Must be able to obtain a class “B” CDL within three months of hire.  Must have ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.  This outdoor position requires heavy lifting. 

POLICE OFFICER – First test May 10, 2008. Other test dates to be determined. Must be at least 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States and have a high school diploma or GED with 12 hours of college credits.  Must have a clear criminal history and an excellent driving record.  Must be able to obtain TCLEOSE License and Basic Police Officer Certificate.  Application packets and requirements are available online at www.farmersbranch.info.  Only complete applications will be accepted which include: Application, Personal History Statement, Authorization for Release, Police Officer Checklist, copy of Drivers License and proof of education.   

SIGNAL TECHNICIAN – Monitors and inspects signal construction projects and field operations of traffic signals.  High school diploma and five years experience as a traffic signal technician, possess a class “C” driver license, International Municipal Signal Association Level  Two Traffic Signal Technician or Electrical certifications. Technician will be on 24 hour call on a rotating basis.

STREET SUPERINTENDENT – Plans and implements short & long term street & drainage maintenance projects.  Associates Degree in Construction Technology, three years experience in pavement and drainage maintenance, two years supervisory experience, class "C" driver license.

 

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City of Farmers Branch Job Line - 972-919-2559

Print an application on-line:  

Employment Application

F-3 Personal History Statement

Police Officer Application Packet

Detention Officer Application Packet

Summary of Benefits