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Public Works Laborer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Health
WIC Certification Specialist
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
WIC Certifying Authority
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Health
Senior Zookeeper - Herpetology
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Animal Control or Services
Health Office Specialist - WIC
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Neighborhood Engagement Program Coordinator
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Project Management
Victim Services Supervisor
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
Victim Services Coordinator
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Treatment Operations Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Streets Maintenance Worker
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
Development Engineering Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Engineering
Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Health
- Other
Inspector Technician, Inspector I, II, III, or IV
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Senior Equipment Mechanic - CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Solid Waste Maintenance Worker
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
Senior Engineer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Engineering
Traffic Signal Technician - CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Works
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Health Inspector
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Public Health
Infrastructure Services Finance Technician
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Solid Waste Operator-CDL | Commercial
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
- Other
Police Records Representative
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
Lateral Transfer Police Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Environmental Compliance Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Regulatory and Licensing
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Building Maintenance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Water Plant Apprentice/Water Plant Operator I/Water Plant Operator II
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Other
Registered Dietitian Supervisor
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Police Records Supervisor
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Records Management
Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL / Senior Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Works
- Utilities
- Other
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- Waco, Texas
- McLennan County, Texas
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- Federal Government
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- Public Safety
Engineering Leader, Public Works & Utilities
- Waco, Texas
- City of Waco
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Federal Government
Criminal Investigator - Special Agent (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment)
- Waco, Texas
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Dispatcher STM 419
- Waco, Texas
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- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Supervisory Contact Representative
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- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
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Public Works Laborer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
- Jul 22, 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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- Jul 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary

Minimum Starting Salary is $16.4565 hourly, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks:

A reliable candidate to assist with the care and maintenance of City parks and public grounds. This role performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor, basic landscaping, and general park upkeep.

Job Summary
Under close supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds.

Qualifications
Required:
Valid Texas Driver's License
Preferred:

1 year of experience in landscaping/grounds keeping

Essential Functions:
Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain safe and attractive park system; maintains park facilities and grounds, enforces rules and regulations, and follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents; duties may vary according to job assignment.
Operates basic equipment and performs basic tasks, including weed control, mowing and watering; cleans up trash and debris and cleans facilities; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; loads and hauls materials.
Maintains tools and equipment; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
Follow All current City of Waco Safety policies and procedures.
Operates a City vehicle to travel to assigned locations and transport personnel, tools, and equipment required for routine park maintenance, including trash pickup, weed eating, edging, and use of a blower, as well as emergency park maintenance duties.

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
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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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38 Jobs in Waco

Public Works Laborer

WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator

WIC Certification Specialist

WIC Certifying Authority

Senior Zookeeper - Herpetology

Health Office Specialist - WIC

Neighborhood Engagement Program Coordinator

Victim Services Supervisor

Victim Services Coordinator

Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

Treatment Operations Manager

Streets Maintenance Worker

Development Engineering Manager

Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

Inspector Technician, Inspector I, II, III, or IV

Senior Equipment Mechanic - CDL

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

Senior Engineer

Traffic Signal Technician - CDL

Health Inspector

Infrastructure Services Finance Technician

Solid Waste Operator-CDL | Commercial

Police Records Representative

Lateral Transfer Police Officer

Environmental Compliance Manager

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

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

Registered Dietitian Supervisor

Police Records Supervisor

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

PART TIME DEPUTY CONSTABLE

Non-Comp

Senior Child Protective Investigator Master Travel

Engineering Leader, Public Works & Utilities

Criminal Investigator - Special Agent (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment)

Dispatcher STM 419

Supervisory Contact Representative

Level 3 ATM Armed Security Officer - Waco, TX

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