Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL

Salary: See Position Description Location : Waco, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2025-01243Department: PUBLIC WORKSOpening Date: 02/26/2026SummaryMinimum Starting Salary: $25.0000 per hourThe City of Waco Seeks:The City of Waco is seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior 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 leadership, safety, precision, and reliability to ensure smooth operations.Minimum Qualifications:Required:HS Diploma or GED equivalentTwo years experience in heavy equipment operations in all types of road maintenanceValid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License is required at the time of interview. Tanker endorsement will be required within 180 days of employmentSpecialized training and licensing upon hire requiredPosition Description:Under general supervision, leads a field crew operating specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment in support of street, roadway, and infrastructure maintenance within the Streets Division of the Public Works Department.Essential Functions:Coordinates the activities of a work crew repairing and maintaining streets, roadways, and infrastructure; estimates materials required for assignments, stages, materials and equipment, assigns work and operates specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment; duties may vary according to job assignment.Inspects vehicles, equipment and tools; repairs, maintains and adjusts equipment; maintains daily work logs; trains work crew and controls work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed; established the work zone and enforces compliance with all safety regulations and PWD procedures; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with resident, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work related issues and City information.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: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork. 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 workMake a difference and improve communitiesCompetitive Salary and BenefitsFull Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life InsuranceMandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City MatchEducation Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee AssistanceLongevity PayAnd More!Chance to do work you are passionate aboutDesire to give back01Do you have a HS Diploma or GED equivalent?YesNo02How many years of experience do you have in heavy equipment operations in all types of road maintenance listed on your application?03Do you have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (required)?YesNo04Do you have a Tanker Endorsement (required within 180 days)?YesNo