Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01291

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Division: SOLID WASTE RESIDENTIAL

Job classification: SOLID WASTE OPERATOR-CDL

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary is $23.1866 hourly, depending on qualifications

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City of Waco Seeks

A reliable candidate capable of operating specialized heavy equipment and collection vehicles to support residential solid waste collection operations for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division.

Job Summary

Under basic supervision, performs one of the following assignments based on operational needs: (1) operates sanitation trucks to collect and transport materials to the City landfill, transfer station, and recycling center; OR (2) operates specialized heavy equipment at the City landfill or transfer station disposal facilities. Employees are assigned to one function and are not expected to perform both simultaneously. Work is performed for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division (SWD).

Qualifications

Required:

• Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License within 90 Days
• Applicant must hold a written permit at the time of application
• 6 months of heavy equipment operations and/or commercial vehicle experience

Preferred:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Essential Functions

• Positions assigned to Collections: Collects solid waste, refuse, bulky items, and recyclable materials and transports materials to the City landfill, transfer station, and recycling center; operates sanitation trucks in accordance with all safety regulations; performs manual labor tasks as needed; maintains daily work logs and records; provides customer service as needed; performs duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with City policies; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Positions assigned to the Landfill: Operates specialized heavy equipment to move, grade, and cover landfill and transfer station materials; monitors work environment for safety and continually screens all materials at the landfill in order to identify hazardous and prohibited waste; utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment according to City standards.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.