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Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker

Min Experience

3 years

Location

Waco, Texas, United States

JobType

full-time

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Minimum Starting Salary is $19.3566 hourly, depending on qualifications

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The City of Waco Seeks

A dependable worker with experience in semi-skilled general labor to help clean and maintain City parks and grounds

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

  • H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Valid Texas Driver's License
  • 3 years of experience in landscaping and grounds keeping work and experience with heavy equipment and basic knowledge of landscaping and grounds keeping

Position Overview
Under basic supervision, performs experienced semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds; operates, and maintains tools, equipment, and heavy equipment.

Essential Functions
  • Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain safe and attractive park system; maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; duties may vary according to job assignment.
  • Operates heavy mechanized equipment; performs parks cleaning and maintenance tasks, including weed control, mowing, planting and watering; cleans up trash and debris and cleans facilities; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; assists with irrigation systems and chemical applications; loads and hauls materials.
  • Inspects specialty vehicles and heavy equipment for proper operating condition; repairs and adjusts equipment and performs maintenance and preventive maintenance as needed.
  • Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
  • May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

About the company

Known for being a great place to live and work, the City of Waco provides many economic opportunities and cultural experiences. Waco, Texas is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas - Fort Worth and Austin and is a central city in the Texas Triangle - a ‘megapolitan’ region bounded by Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. We are a progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit that offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County. Waco is also the birthplace of Dr Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. The iconic Waco Suspension Bridge, spans the beautiful Brazos River and is a timeless symbol of Waco's role in the historic cattle drives that helped shape the frontier Texas economy. The City of Waco is home to Baylor University, McLennan Community College (MCC) and Texas State Technical College (TSTC). The City boasts the award-winning Cameron Park Zoo and Waco Mammoth National Monument. The City annually hosts the Bicycle World Ironman Waco 70.3 Triathlon and Brazos Nights, an outdoor concert series. Former HGTV hosts Chip & Joanna Gaines proudly call Waco home and operate two of Waco’s most highly visited sites in the Magnolia Market at the Silos and Magnolia Table. Each year, the Gaines' host Silobration, a multi-day party that includes a midway, artisan vendors, food trucks and music concerts. Our mission is to provide exemplary municipal services in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public's trust. Life is good in Waco!