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Public Works Laborer

City of Waco
Waco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Minimum Starting Salary is $16.4565 hourly, depending on qualifications



The City of Waco Seeks:

A reliable candidate to assist with the care and maintenance of City parks and public grounds. This role performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor, basic landscaping, and general park upkeep.


Minimum Qualifications
Required:

  • Valid 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.

Salary : $16 - $25

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