Solid Waste Operator-CDL | Commercial

Solid Waste Operator-CDL | Commercial

Salary

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Location

Waco, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01097

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

SOLID WASTE COMMERCIAL

Opening Date

04/08/2026

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Summary

Minimum Starting Salary is $23.1866 hourly, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks

A reliable candidate capable of operating specialized heavy equipment and collection vehicles to support commercial solid waste collection operations for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Texas Class B Commercial Drivers License required within 90 Days of employment.
• Applicant must hold a written permit at the time of application.
• 6 months of heavy equipment operations and/or commercial vehicle experience

Preferred:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Position Overview

Under basic supervision, operates sanitation trucks to collect and transport materials to the City landfill, transfer station, and recycling center.

Work is performed for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division (SWD).

Essential Functions

• Positions assigned to Collections: Collects solid waste, refuse, bulky items, and recyclable materials and transports materials to the City landfill, transfer station, and recycling center; operates sanitation trucks in accordance with all safety regulations; performs manual labor tasks as needed; maintains daily work logs and records; provides customer service as needed; performs duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with City policies; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of 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 currently hold a Texas Class B Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently hold a written permit for a Class B Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Waco

Address PO Box 2570

Waco, Texas, 76702

Phone 2547505740

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