Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL

City of Waco•Waco, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.