Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL

City of Waco, TX; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL to join the Streets Division. The candidate will operate heavy machinery, focusing on safety, precision, and reliability to keep roads and infrastructure in good condition.

Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, 1 year of heavy equipment experience, and a Texas driver’s license with a Class A CDL and tanker endorsement within 180 days. Starting salary is posted as a hourly rate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence.
• 1 year of heavy equipment operation experience in road maintenance.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Texas Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy trucks and machinery to repair/maintain streets and infrastructure.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains equipment; follows safety rules and logs usage.
• May respond afterhours during departmental or City-wide emergencies.

Skills

1 year experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.4531 per hour – Depending on Qualifications

The 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Position Description

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required For All Jobs

• 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.