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  • Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL / Public Works Utilities Senior Maintenance Worker-CDL

    300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States CITY OF WACO, TEXAS Full Time See Position Description Dec 23, 2025
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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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    Job Description

    Summary

    Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL
    Minimum starting salary is $19.40 hourly with a H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
    Minimum Starting Salary is $23.90 hourly with a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
    Minimum Starting Salary is $24.45 hourly with a Class D Basic Water Operations OR Collection Class I License

    Minimum Qualifications
    Required:
    • H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
    • Valid Texas Driver's License
    • Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement Required within 180 Days of employment.

    Position Overview
    Under basic supervision, performs basic unskilled labor tasks in support of the repair and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection (W/WW) facilities, equipment, and infrastructure for the Public Works department.

    Essential Functions
    • Performs general labor work and uses basic tools, vehicles and equipment to assist in the maintenance and repair of W/WW facilities, equipment and infrastructure; follows safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; performs duties within scope of authority and training; duties may vary depending on job assignment and individual skills.

    Public Works Utilities Senior Maintenance Worker-CDL
    Minimum starting salary is $25.54 hourly

    Minimum Qualifications
    Required:
    • H.S. Diploma Or GED equivalent
    • 1.5 years of experience as a Utility Maintenance Worker or comparable experience in basic water utility safety, basic water or wastewater practices, and awareness of chemicals used in performing the job.
    • Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
    • Class D Basic Water Operations or Collection Class I license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or equivalent or higher Treatment License


    Position Overview
    Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled labor tasks in support of the repair and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection (W/WW) facilities, equipment, and infrastructure for the Public Works department.

    Essential Functions
    • Performs semi-skilled and skilled work and uses tools to assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of W/WW systems.
    • Drives vehicles to transport equipment to and from job sites which requires a commercial driver’s license.
    • Follows safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; performs duties within the scope of authority and training; duties may vary depending on job assignment and individual skills.
    • Performs operation, inspection, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
    • Performs setup, operation, and maintenance of a variety of safety-related equipment according to utility safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
    • Communicates with customers to advise them of utility work planned or in process.
    • Required to respond after-hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
    • Required to work in trenches or in a confined space to perform maintenance tasks.


    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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