Plant Operator

Brazos River Authority; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

PTO

Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

BRA Brazos River Authority is seeking an operator to safely operate and maintain water or wastewater treatment facilities in Texas. The role requires licenses, Hazmat training, and a high school diploma, with opportunities to grow licenses during employment.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing, adjusting process controls, and maintaining equipment. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a full benefits package, with focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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 required within six months of employment.
• High School Diploma (completion of high school)

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water or wastewater treatment plants.
• Collect samples and analyze water/wastewater for process monitoring and reporting.
• Regulate process controls, adjust valves, flows and chemical dosages.
• Calibrate and maintain lab and equipment; entry of lab data.
• Perform general and preventative plant maintenance; manage supplies and repairs.

Skills

2+ years experience

Education

High School Diploma

Texas Class C DL

Class D WW License

Class C WW License

Hazmat training

Job description

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 required within six months of employment
• High School Diploma (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.
• Acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of safety and health procedures as they relate to the organization and the protection of property.
• Taking the initiative to consistently meet or exceed 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.

Pay and Benefits

Starting salary range: $22.95 to $29.27 per hour. Non-exempt position.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401(k), Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, and Holidays.

Posting Date

July 8, 2026. Open until filled.

Employer and Equal Opportunity Statement

The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Bra's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Women & Minorities encouraged to apply. Job posted by ApplicantPro.