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Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Waco, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-01078 Department: PUBLIC WORKS Division: Streets - Administration Opening Date: 05/06/2025 Summary Minimum Starting Salary: $22.6600 per hour The City of Waco Seeks: The City of Waco is seeking a skilled and dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator 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; Required: HS Diploma or GED equivalent One year experience in heavy equipment operations. Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License is required at the time of interview. Tanker endorsement will be required within 180 days of employment. Specialized training and licensing may be required for some incumbents. 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. 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 01 1. Do you have a HS Diploma or GED equivalent (required)? Yes No 02 2. Do you have one year experience in heavy equipment operations listed on your application (required)? Yes No 03 3. Do you have a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (required)? Yes No 04 4. Do you have a Tanker Endorsement (required within 180 days)? Yes No Required Question City of Waco

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