City of Waco

City of Waco is hiring: Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL in Waco

City of Waco, Waco, TX, US, 76796

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-01243
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 10/24/2025

Summary
Minimum Starting Salary: $25.0000 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior 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 leadership, safety, precision, and reliability to ensure smooth operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

HS Diploma or GED equivalent
Two years experience in heavy equipment operations in all types of road maintenance
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License is required at the time of interview. Tanker endorsement will be required within 180 days of employment
Specialized training and licensing upon hire required

Position Description:

Under general supervision, leads a field crew operating specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment in support of street, roadway, and infrastructure maintenance within the Streets Division of the Public Works Department.

Essential Functions:

Coordinates the activities of a work crew repairing and maintaining streets, roadways, and infrastructure; estimates materials required for assignments, stages, materials and equipment, assigns work and operates specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment; duties may vary according to job assignment.
Inspects vehicles, equipment and tools; repairs, maintains and adjusts equipment; maintains daily work logs; trains work crew and controls work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed; established the work zone and enforces compliance with all safety regulations and PWD procedures; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with resident, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work related issues and City information.
May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.
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: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

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?

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How many years of experience do you have in heavy equipment operations in all types of road maintenance listed on your application?
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Do you have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (required)?

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Do you have a Tanker Endorsement (required within 180 days)?

Required Question