Plant Operator

brazos; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 30,403 - 38,765; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Brazos River Authority is seeking a Plant Operator to safely operate and maintain water or wastewater treatment facilities in Hutto, TX. The role involves monitoring processes, adjusting controls, collecting samples, and ensuring compliance with permits while maintaining plant efficiency.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid Texas Class C license, and progression toward required licenses; Hazmat training is also mandated within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience or equivalent education.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with good driving record.
• Hazmat training within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water or wastewater treatment plants to meet permit compliance.
• Collect samples and analyze for process monitoring and reporting.
• Adjust valves, flows, and chemical dosages as needed; calibrate equipment.

Skills

Safety compliance

Analytical testing

Process monitoring

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Plant Operator

Pay Grade: 918

Location: Hutto

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to safely operate and maintain water or wastewater treatment plants; ensure compliance with permits; regulate process controls; and maintain plant efficiency for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by collecting samples; performing analysis on water/wastewater samples for process monitoring and reportable analysis; monitoring plant operations; adjusting plant valves, flows, and return rates; adjusting chemical dosages as needed; running various analytical tests; calibrating and maintaining lab and equipment; operating the sludge press and conventional areas of the plant; entering data from lab analysis; and possibly conducting local laboratory testing. Other responsibilities include performing general and preventative plant maintenance; ensuring discharged water is good quality; ordering supplies and chemicals for treatment; properly maintaining buildings and grounds; maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment; and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum two years' experience or equivalent combination of education
• Valid Texas Class C Drivers License and Good Driving Record
• Class D Water and/or Waste Water License required within six months of employment
• Class C Water and/or Waste Water License required within one year of employment
• Approved Hazmat training is required within six months of employment

Education

• High School Diploma - Awarded for the completion of High School.

Key Competencies

• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications.
• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building".
• Demonstrating self-motivation; effective performance is driven from within rather than being conditional on pressure from external factors (e.g. boss, peers, subordinates, deadlines, crises, etc.).
• Acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of safety and health procedures as they relate to the human resources of the organization and the protection of property.
• Taking the initiative to consistently meet or exceed (external and internal) customer expectations and specifications.
• Demonstrating the unique skills or knowledge required of the job; staying current with changing job skills and best practices to positively impact operational efficiencies and the effectiveness of services provided.

Salary

$22.07 to $28.14 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

Posting Date

December 17, 2025. Open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.