Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker-CDL

Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker-CDL

Salary

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Location

Waco, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01229

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE OPS

Opening Date

09/03/2026

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Summary

Minimum Starting Salary is $20.3245 hourly, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks

An experienced worker to safely trim, maintain, and manage city trees, operate heavy equipment, and assist with general park groundskeeping

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• A Class B CDL is required within 180 Days
• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of experience in landscaping and grounds keeping work or construction

Position Overview

Under basic supervision, performs experienced semiskilled general labor work in maintaining City parks and grounds; operates and maintains tools, equipment, and heavy equipment.

Essential Functions

• Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain a safe and attractive park system; maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Performs maintenance and repair of public restrooms, splash pads, playgrounds, sports courts, and sports facilities. Assists with special events.
• Operates heavy mechanized equipment, such as backhoe, skid steer, and loader; performs other duties as needed, such as parks cleaning and maintenance tasks, including weed control, mowing, planting, and watering; cleans up trash and debris and cleans facilities; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; assists with irrigation systems and chemical applications; loads and hauls materials.
• Inspects specialty vehicles and heavy equipment for proper operating condition; repairs and adjusts equipment and performs maintenance and preventive maintenance as needed.
• Identifies site hazards and maintains safe drop zones and work areas. Uses required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and participates in daily safety briefings and emergency response protocols.
• Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
• Position assigned to Forestry: Prunes, trims, and removes trees within city parks, public rights-of-way, and municipal properties. Shapes trees to encourage healthy growth, improves aesthetics, and clears structures. Performs routine inspections of public trees to mitigate hazardous liabilities, clearing blocked signs, and keeping public areas safe. Investigates residential tree complaints and guides citizen groups.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, to assist with special events or a departmental or City-wide emergency.

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 hold a H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Waco

Address PO Box 2570

Waco, Texas, 76702

Phone 2547505740

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