Public Works Laborer

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-01009
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE OPS
Opening Date: 01/22/2026

Summary
Minimum Starting Salary is $16.4565 hourly, depending on qualifications
Minimum QualificationsRequired:

• Texas Driver's License

Preferred:

• 1 year of experience in landscaping/grounds keeping

Position Overview
Under close supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds.

Essential Functions

• Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain safe and attractive park system; maintains park facilities and grounds, enforces rules and regulations, and follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Operates basic equipment and performs basic tasks, including weed control, mowing, and watering; cleans up trash and debris and cleans facilities; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; loads and hauls materials.
• Maintains tools and equipment; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
• Operates a City vehicle to travel to assigned locations and transport personnel, tools, and equipment required for routine park maintenance, including trash pickup, weed eating, edging, and use of a blower, as well as emergency park maintenance duties.
• Follow all current City of Waco Safety policies and procedures.

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

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Do you hold a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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