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Zookeeper - Birds and Small Mammals
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Animal Control or Services
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
Wastewater Plant Apprentice/ Plant Operator I/ Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
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
- Transportation or Transit
Health Inspector
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Public Health
Health Office Specialist
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Public Information Coordinator
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Health
- Public Information and Intergovernmental Affairs
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
Historic Site Assistant - PT
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Education and Training
Chief Information Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
Depends on Qualifications
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Police Records Representative
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
Recreation Aide - PT - South Waco Community Center
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Lateral Transfer Police Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Police Recruit and Entry Level Police Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
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
Customer Engagement 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 Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Public Works
- Utilities
Recreation Aide - Seasonal | Athletics
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
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
Solid Waste Operator CDL | Landfill
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
- Other
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
Inspections Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Lead, Electromagnetic Effects Engineer with Security Clearance
- Waco, Texas
- Indotronix International
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Traffic Control Flagger
- Waco, Texas
- AWP Safety
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Waco, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Waco, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Waco, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Traffic Control Specialist
- Waco, Texas
- Robinson Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Crosswalk Guard
- Waco, Texas
- Education Service Center Region 12
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unarmed Security Guard Officer
- Waco, Texas
- Security Guards of America
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard Level II (Armed)
- Waco, Texas
- Koniag
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Principal Counsel (Aviation / ISR)
- Waco, Texas
- Switch4 LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Crosswalk Guard
- Waco, Texas
- Education Service Center Region
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Waco (57957)
- Waco, Texas
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I
- Waco, Texas
- MCLENNAN COUNTY
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Paramedic - Growth Plasma Center (Part-Time)
- Waco, Texas
- Join Parachute
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer - Sign-On Bonus + TS/SCI
- Waco, Texas
- Harris Geospatial Solutions
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Unarmed Security (SMSSI Southwest)
- Waco, Texas
- ST. MORITZ SECURITY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Independent Wound Care MD - True Autonomy, No Overhead
- Waco, Texas
- Skilled Wound Care
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
Parole Officer IV - Parole Supervisor - Waco District Parole Office
- Waco, Texas
- Texas-Department-of-Criminal-Justic
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer - DoD RF & Security
- Waco, Texas
- L3Harris Technologies
- Full Time
- Federal Government
PART TIME DEPUTY CONSTABLE
- Waco, Texas
- McLennan County, Texas
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Mall Security Officer - 1st/2nd/3rd Shifts, Weekly Pay & Benefits
- Waco, Texas
- A SERVICES GROUP
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Parole Officer IV - Parole Supervisor - Waco District Parole Office
- Waco, Texas
- PAROLE DIVISION
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
19D Cavalry Scout
- Waco, Texas
- National Guard OMD
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Armed Level III Security Officer
- Waco, Texas
- TRICORPS SECURITY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Traveling Aviation General Superintendent
- Waco, Texas
- Je Dunn Construction
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Part-Time Instructor, Fire Protection Technology
- Waco, Texas
- McLennan Community College
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Level 3 ATM Armed Security Officer - Waco, TX
- Waco, Texas
- Zona Facta
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Operations Specialist
- Waco, Texas
- TSTC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Experienced
- Waco, Texas
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I
- Waco, Texas
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Crosswalk Guard
- Waco, Texas
- WACO ISD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Operations Specialist
- Waco, Texas
- Texas State Technical College
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation
- Waco, Texas
- Je Dunn Construction
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Flexible Mobile Security Officer Part-Time, TX
- Waco, Texas
- Advanced SENTRY, LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Paramedic & Donor Care Specialist - Fast-Growing Center
- Waco, Texas
- Join Parachute
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Waco, Texas
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Waco, Texas
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Operations Technician Intern
- Waco, Texas
- Texas Farm Bureau
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Waco, Texas
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Waco, Texas
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government

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Zookeeper - Birds and Small Mammals
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
- Jun 26, 2026
- See Position Description - Full Time
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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- Full Time
- Jun 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $18.4349 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks:

The Cameron Park Zoo is seeking a dedicated bird and small mammal keeper. This position assists in the day-to-day husbandry for a large and diverse collection of native and exotic birds and mammals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
Associates Degree in Zoology, Biological Sciences, or a related field
1 year of animal care work experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Texas Driver's License

Position Overview:
Under basic supervision, provides for the health and welfare of exotic and native animals in the City Zoo through diet preparation and feeding, enclosure maintenance, behavioral observation and training, enrichment, and health care maintenance and treatment.

Essential Functions:
Assists with the daily care, husbandry, and nutrition of assigned animals; resolves problems within scope of authority; duties may vary according to job assignment.
Monitors and maintains Zoo exhibits, identifies animal care issues, prepares, and distributes diets and supplements; monitors animal health issues, behavior and eating habits; maintains records; examines exhibit facilities and grounds to assure proper maintenance procedures are followed.
Assists with public education, community outreach and safety and security programs.
Operates City vehicles to safely transport animals (locally and long distance), pick up supplies, and move equipment to and from service locations in support of daily operations.
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.

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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Zookeeper - Birds and Small Mammals

Senior Equipment Mechanic - CDL

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

Wastewater Plant Apprentice/ Plant Operator I/ Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

Senior Engineer

Traffic Signal Technician - CDL

Health Inspector

Health Office Specialist

Public Information Coordinator

Infrastructure Services Finance Technician

Solid Waste Operator-CDL | Commercial

Historic Site Assistant - PT

Chief Information Officer

Police Records Representative

Recreation Aide - PT - South Waco Community Center

Lateral Transfer Police Officer

Police Recruit and Entry Level Police Officer

Environmental Compliance Manager

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Customer Engagement Supervisor

Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL

Recreation Aide - Seasonal | Athletics

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

Registered Dietitian Supervisor

Solid Waste Operator CDL | Landfill

Police Records Supervisor

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

Inspections Manager

Lead, Electromagnetic Effects Engineer with Security Clearance

Traffic Control Flagger

Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives

Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent

Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Air Traffic Control Specialist

Crosswalk Guard

Unarmed Security Guard Officer

Security Guard Level II (Armed)

Principal Counsel (Aviation / ISR)

Crosswalk Guard

Security Officer - Waco (57957)

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I

Paramedic - Growth Plasma Center (Part-Time)

Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer - Sign-On Bonus + TS/SCI

Unarmed Security (SMSSI Southwest)

Independent Wound Care MD - True Autonomy, No Overhead

Parole Officer IV - Parole Supervisor - Waco District Parole Office

Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer - DoD RF & Security

PART TIME DEPUTY CONSTABLE

Mall Security Officer - 1st/2nd/3rd Shifts, Weekly Pay & Benefits

Parole Officer IV - Parole Supervisor - Waco District Parole Office

19D Cavalry Scout

Armed Level III Security Officer

Traveling Aviation General Superintendent

Part-Time Instructor, Fire Protection Technology

Level 3 ATM Armed Security Officer - Waco, TX

Airport Operations Specialist

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Experienced

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I

Crosswalk Guard

Airport Operations Specialist

Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation

Flexible Mobile Security Officer Part-Time, TX

Paramedic & Donor Care Specialist - Fast-Growing Center

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