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Job Description
Summary
**** New Employees are eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Incentive ****
Minimum Starting Salary: $31.50 hourly depending on qualifications
$31.50 per hour with Class A CDL & Tanker Endorsement, Class C Distribution License, Class II Collections License, and five years of experience
$33.08 per hour with the addition of a Class B or Collection Class III License
$34.65 per hour with the addition of Class A Water License
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!
Minimum Qualifications
Required:- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience as a water/wastewater Utility Worker or comparable experience in water utility safety, water or wastewater practices, and awareness of chemicals used in performing the job.
- Two years of experience as a heavy equipment operator installing or repairing water/wastewater infrastructure is required as part of five years of experience.
- TCEQ Class C Water License
- TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection System License
- Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement.
- May be required to become certified for the Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program and maintain certification.
Primary Duties
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Oversees and trains staff, assigns duties and responsibilities, and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload, technical, and safety issues.
- Oversees others operating backhoes, dump trucks, front-end loaders, trenchers, vehicles (w/trailer), and various other sizes and types of equipment as may be required. From time to time may be responsible for operating equipment when equipment operators are unavailable.
- Leads the work of utility staff in the performance of semi-skilled and skilled work and trains them to use tools to assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of W/WW systems.
- Locates and prepares worksites; inspects work projects; reviews and completes work orders and prepares activity reports.
- Communicates with customers to schedule work and ensure minimum disruption of service.
- Drives vehicles to transport equipment to and from job sites which requires a commercial driver’s license.
- Interprets maps, drawings, plans, and specifications; utilizes GIS mapping/.
- Follows safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergencies; 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.
- Completes paperwork, forms, and reports as necessary.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
- Required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
- Required to work in trenches and in a confined space to perform maintenance tasks.
- Performs other assigned or related duties as required.
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!
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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