Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL​/Public Works Utilities Senior Maintenance Worker-CDL

Position: Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL / Public Works Utilities Senior Maintenance Worker-CDL
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUBLIC WORKS W/WW OPS
Opening Date: 12/19/2025

Summary
Public Works Utilities Maintenance Worker-CDL
Minimum starting salary is $19.40 hourly with a H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum Starting Salary is $23.90 hourly with a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
Minimum Starting Salary is $24.45 hourly with a Class D Basic Water Operations OR Collection Class I License

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement Required within 180 Days of employment.

Position Overview
Under basic supervision, performs basic unskilled labor tasks in support of the repair and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection (W/WW) facilities, equipment, and infrastructure for the Public Works department.

Essential Functions

• Performs general labor work and uses basic tools, vehicles and equipment to assist in the maintenance and repair of W/WW facilities, equipment and infrastructure; follows safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; performs duties within scope of authority and training; duties may vary depending on job assignment and individual skills.

Public Works Utilities Senior Maintenance Worker-CDL
Minimum starting salary is $25.54 hourly

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• H.S. Diploma Or GED equivalent
• 1.5 years of experience as a Utility Maintenance Worker or comparable experience in basic water utility safety, basic water or wastewater practices, and awareness of chemicals used in performing the job.
• Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
• Class D Basic Water Operations or Collection Class I license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or equivalent or higher Treatment License

Position Overview
Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled labor tasks in support of the repair and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection (W/WW) facilities, equipment, and infrastructure for the Public Works department.

Essential Functions

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled work and uses tools to assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of W/WW systems.
• Drives vehicles to transport equipment to and from job sites which requires a commercial driver's license.
• Follows safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; performs duties within the scope of authority and training; duties may vary depending on job assignment and individual skills.
• Performs operation, inspection, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Performs setup, operation, and maintenance of a variety of safety-related equipment according to utility safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Communicates with customers to advise them of utility work planned or in process.
• Required to respond after-hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• Required to work in trenches or in a confined space to perform maintenance tasks.

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

Do you hold a H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you hold a Valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently hold a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently hold a Class D Basic Water Operations or Collection Class I license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) ?

• Yes
• No

05

If so, what type of license do you currently hold?
Required Question