Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL

Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL

Salary

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Location

Waco, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01283

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUBLIC WORKS STREET OPS

Opening Date

09/29/2026

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Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.4531 per hour - Depending on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a skilled and dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating various heavy machinery. This role requires a strong focus on safety, precision, and reliability to ensure smooth operations.

Minimum Qualifications;

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year experience in heavy equipment operations in all types of road maintenance.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement is required within 180 days.

Position Description:

Under basic supervision, performs semi-skilled work in the operation of specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions in the Streets Division.

Essential Functions:

• Operates a variety of specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment to repair and maintain streets, roadways, and infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; hauls materials and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Inspects and cleans vehicles, equipment, and tools for proper operating condition; repairs, maintains and adjusts equipment; maintains usage logs; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; controls work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work

• Make a difference and improve communities

• Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match

• Education Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Longevity Pay

• And More!

• Chance to do work you are passionate about

• Desire to give back

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Do you have a HS Diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License with Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Waco

Address PO Box 2570

Waco, Texas, 76702

Phone 2547505740

Website https://www.waco-texas.com/jobs