Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

City of Waco, TX

Waco, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Develop and Maintain Customers, Driver's License, Electronics, Maintenance Services, Materials Management, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Recycling, Regulations, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Waste Disposal, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection
LOCATION
Waco, TX
POSTED
2 days ago

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Waco, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01186

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

SOLID WASTE LANDFILL

Opening Date

06/25/2026

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Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $17.2328 hourly, depending on qualifications.

City of Waco Seeks

A dependable and hardworking individual to support essential waste and recycling operations.

Job Summary

Under basic supervision, performs unskilled and heavy manual labor tasks associated with landfill, transfer station, or recycling center disposal operations.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Valid Texas Drivers License
  • 1 year of experience in laborer work

Preferred:

  • H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Essential Functions:

  • Performs litter collection, landscape, and landfill and transfer station maintenance.
  • Constructs, repairs, and installs litter fences at landfills and transfer stations.
  • Directs customers to appropriate locations within the landfill, transfer station, or Cobbs Recycling Center for waste disposal and explains procedures and regulations.
  • Assists mechanics with a variety of basic tasks as required.
  • Cleans, maintains, and accounts for basic tools.
  • Operates light trucks and equipment. (Mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and sprayers).
  • Obtains daily fuel tank readings.
  • Coordinates temporary laborers in the collection of litter from the site.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area while helping process recyclables, electronics, and other materials.
  • Processes and manages special waste materials at Cobbs Recycling Center, including preparing electronics for transport and treating paint materials to meet landfill disposal requirements.
  • Will be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

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 Drivers License?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer City of Waco

Address PO Box 2570

Waco, Texas, 76702

Phone 2547505740

Website https://www.waco-texas.com/jobs

About the Company

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City of Waco, TX