City of Fort Smith, Arkansas

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde #MondayMotivation

“Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” - Albert Einstein #MondayMotivation

??♂??? Training for Safety! City of Fort Smith Water Utilities employees recently attended a Competent Person, Excavation, and Trenching Training class presented by Mitzi Skinner from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Regular training like this is essential to ensure our team stays prepared to handle trenching and excavation work safely. By following best practices, they help prevent accidents, protect themselves, and keep our community safe. #FSWaterUtilities #AGC #SafetyFirst #TrenchingSafety #ExcavationTraining

??????♂? Honoring Our Essential Workers ??♀????? On World Essential Workers Day, we recognize the incredible dedication of those who keep our city running. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed — thank you for your commitment to Fort Smith! ???? #WorldEssentialWorkersDay

? New Recruits Ready to Kick FOG to the Can! ? The City of Fort Smith Communications team had a great time presenting to FAITH Homeschool Co-Op students about the dangers of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) in our pipes! These students proudly took the FOG Junior Marshal Oath, vowing to help us: ? Seal it ? Scrape it ? Wipe it ? Just Trash it! Our team will visit public schools in the coming weeks to continue spreading the word and recruit more FOG-fighting junior marshals! ?????? Remember: Put Fats, Oils, and Grease in the Trash, NEVER down the drain! #FOG #FSWaterUtilities

“You can achieve anything. The sky is not the limit and the only person that’s stopping you is you.” - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. and Miss America Madison Marsh #MondayMotivation

We’re thrilled to introduce Laura, our newest Tour Guide at Miss Laura’s Visitor Center! ?? Laura is excited to share the rich history of Fort Smith with visitors from near and far. In her own words: “I am looking forward to being a welcoming and informative face for visitors to Fort Smith!” Be sure to stop by Miss Laura's and say hello! ??

Meet Victor, our newest Transit Driver for the City of Fort Smith! ?? Victor is bringing his skills and experience to our team, sharing: "The City is a great place to work. I look forward to using my experience and knowledge to serve the community." Next time you hop on a bus, be sure to say hello to Victor! ?? ??

??Our Communications team had a fantastic time participating in Read Across America Week at Woods Elementary School this morning! Public Relations Manager, Josh Buchfink, kicked things off by reading My City is a Fort by Kathy Watson and Stacy Bates—a fun and educational book that highlights the rich history and culture of Fort Smith. He also took the opportunity to remind kids about our annual My City is a Fort, fort building competition at the Chaffee Crossing Food & Artisans Market on May 17th. To wrap up the visit, Communications Specialist, Carol Price, shared a cute tail—oops, we mean tale!—about Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes. By the time we left, the kids were excited to keep READING in their school shoes! ???? A big thank you to Woods Elementary for inviting us to take part in this wonderful nationwide initiative, promoting literacy and inspiring the next generation of lifelong readers. #ReadAcrossAmerica #FortSmith #LifelongReaders

Meet Leslie, our newest Lab Technician for Fort Smith Water Utilities! ?? Moving to a new town can be a big transition, but Leslie is diving right in! "As someone who is new in town, what better way to be a part of the community than to be on the City of Fort Smith team!" We’re thrilled to have Leslie on board. Join us in giving her a warm Fort Smith welcome! ?? Are you looking for a new role? See all open jobs with the City of Fort Smith by visiting fortsmithar.gov/jobs.