Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL

Posting number: 2026-01283

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Division: PUBLIC WORKS STREET OPS

Job classification: Heavy Equipment Operator-CDL

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.4531 per hour – Depending on QualificationsThe City of Waco Seeks:

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

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year experience in heavy equipment operations in all types of road maintenance.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement is required within 180 days.

Under basic supervision, performs semi-skilled work in the operation of specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions in the Streets Division.

• Operates a variety of specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment to repair and maintain streets, roadways, and infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; hauls materials and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Inspects and cleans vehicles, equipment, and tools for proper operating condition; repairs, maintains and adjusts equipment; maintains usage logs; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; controls work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• 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.