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Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Building Maintenance
- Public Works
Traffic Signal Technician-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Public Works
- Transportation or Transit
Public Health Education Specialist
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Education and Training
- Public Health
Public Works Project Coordinator
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Project Management
- Public Works
Chief Economic Development Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Administration and Management
- Community and Economic Development
Librarian
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Library Services
Radio Communication Technician I / Radio Communication Technician II
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Dispatch and Telecommunications
Recreation Aide - PT | Dewey Community Center
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Parks and Recreation
Fire Fighter
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Fire and EMS
Senior Public Information & Communications Specialist
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Public Information and Intergovernmental Affairs
Historic Site Assistant
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Accounting and Finance
Safety Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
Plans Examiner I, II, or III
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Human Resources Coordinator
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Human Resources and Personnel
- Public Health
Senior Animal Services Technician
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Animal Control or Services
Historic Site Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Construction and Skilled Trades
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Treatment Operations Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Administration and Management
Development Engineering Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Administration and Management
- Engineering
Solid Waste Maintenance Worker
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Building Maintenance
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
Lateral Transfer Police Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Public Safety
- Other
Environmental Compliance Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Environmental Services
- Regulatory and Licensing
Water Plant Apprentice/Water Plant Operator I/Water Plant Operator II
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Other
Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL / Senior Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Public Works
- Utilities
- Other
Level 3 Campus Guard
- Waco, Texas
- Klein ISD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Non-Comp
- Waco, Texas
- WACO ISD
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
Crosswalk Guard
- Waco, Texas
- WACO ISD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crosswalk Guard
- Waco, Texas
- Education Service Center Region
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire Fighter
- Waco, Texas
- City of Waco
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Fire Fighter
- Waco, Texas
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Public Works Process Improvement Analyst
- Waco, Texas
- City of Waco
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Campus Police Officer - Protect Students & Investigate
- Waco, Texas
- WACO ISD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Code Enforcement Manager
- Waco, Texas
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Uniformed Armed Associate- Uniform Armed Secu
- Waco, Texas
- Event Risk
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Waco, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Waco, Texas
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armored Recon Scout - Frontline Intelligence
- Waco, Texas
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Waco, Texas
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Re
- Waco, Texas
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Waco, Texas
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Waco, Texas
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
- Sep 11, 2026
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CITY OF WACO, TEXAS

Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County. Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College. The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more. Governance and Organization Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge. The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations. The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing. With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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- Sep 11, 2026
Job Description
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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CITY OF WACO, TEXAS

Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.

Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.

The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.

Governance and Organization

Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.

The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.

The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.

The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.

With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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41 Jobs in Waco

Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker-CDL

Traffic Signal Technician-CDL

Public Health Education Specialist

Public Works Project Coordinator

Chief Economic Development Officer

Librarian

Radio Communication Technician I / Radio Communication Technician II

Recreation Aide - PT | Dewey Community Center

Fire Fighter

Senior Public Information & Communications Specialist

Historic Site Assistant

Safety Manager

Plans Examiner I, II, or III

Human Resources Coordinator

Senior Animal Services Technician

Historic Site Manager

Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

Treatment Operations Manager

Development Engineering Manager

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

Lateral Transfer Police Officer

Environmental Compliance Manager

Water Plant Apprentice/Water Plant Operator I/Water Plant Operator II

Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL / Senior Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL

Level 3 Campus Guard

Non-Comp

Crosswalk Guard

Crosswalk Guard

Fire Fighter

Fire Fighter

Public Works Process Improvement Analyst

Campus Police Officer - Protect Students & Investigate

Code Enforcement Manager

Uniformed Armed Associate- Uniform Armed Secu

Border Patrol Agent - Experienced

Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives

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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

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Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) – Up to $60K in Incentives

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