Plant Operator

The Brazos River Authority; Richwood (TX); On-site; USD 3,314,505 - 4,225,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

403/457 Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

The Brazos River Authority seeks a Plant Operator to safely operate and maintain wastewater facilities at Clute, TX. You will ensure permit compliance, monitor process controls, adjust plant operations, and maintain efficiency to meet water quality standards.

Responsibilities include sampling, lab analysis, equipment calibration, basic maintenance, and regulatory reporting. A Class C Waste Water license and Hazmat training timelines apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants; ensure compliance with permits; regulate process controls; and maintain plant efficiency for the Brazos River Authority.
• Collect samples; perform analysis on water/wastewater samples for process monitoring and reportable analysis; monitor plant operations; adjust valves, flows, and return rates; adjust chemical dosages as needed.
• Calibrate and maintain lab and equipment; operate the sludge press and conventional areas of the plant; enter data from lab analysis; possibly conduct local laboratory testing.
• Perform general and preventative plant maintenance; ensure discharged water is of good quality; order supplies and chemicals; maintain buildings and grounds; repair mechanical equipment; and other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Plant Operator

Pay Grade 918

Location: Wastewater Facilities - Clute, TX

Vacancy Announcement

Nature of the Work

Safety Sensitive Position WC - 7520 water or 7580 wastewater

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to safely operate and maintain 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 Waste Water License required within six months of employment
• Class C Waste Water License required within one year of employment
• Approved Hazmat training is required within six months of employment

Additional Qualifications

• 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 specification.
• 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.

Starting Salary Range

$24.06 to $30.67 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.

Posting Date

July 16, 2026 Open until filled.

Benefits

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

Application Procedure

All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer