Senior Parks & Forestry Equipment Operator

City of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco is seeking an experienced grounds maintenance worker to safely trim, maintain, and manage city trees, operate heavy equipment, and assist with general park groundskeeping.

Under basic supervision, perform semiskilled labor, operate tools and equipment, and follow safety rules. Required: CDL Class B within 180 days, HS diploma or GED, and 2 years landscaping or construction experience. May respond after hours for events or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires a Class B CDL within 180 days.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of landscaping, grounds keeping, or construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled and semiskilled manual labor to maintain parks and grounds with safety compliance.
• Maintain restrooms, splash pads, playgrounds, sports facilities and assist with events.
• Operate heavy machinery (backhoe, skid steer, loader) and perform related maintenance.
• Inspect and service equipment; carry out preventive maintenance as needed.
• Identify hazards and enforce safety rules; use PPE at all times.
• Assist with training new staff and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Forestry duties include pruning/removing trees and inspecting trees for hazards.
• May respond after hours for events or emergencies.

Skills

CDL Class B license

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2 years landscaping/grounds keeping or construction experience

Job description

The City of Waco is seeking an experienced grounds maintenance worker to safely trim, maintain, and manage city trees, operate heavy equipment, and assist with general park groundskeeping.

Under basic supervision, perform semiskilled labor, operate tools and equipment, and follow safety rules. Required: CDL Class B within 180 days, HS diploma or GED, and 2 years landscaping or construction experience. May respond after hours for events or emergencies.