Senior Plant Operator

brazos; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 36,409 - 46,425; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Life Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Brazos is seeking a Senior Plant Operator to operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants while ensuring compliance with permits. This role involves monitoring plant efficiency, performing analysis on water/wastewater samples, and conducting training for less experienced operators.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience along with a Texas Class C Driver's License and a Class B Water/Wastewater License. Excellent communication and self-motivation are essential for success in this dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in operating treatment plants.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
• Class B Water and/or Wastewater License required.
• Hazmat training required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water or wastewater treatment plants.
• Ensure compliance with permits.
• Monitor and regulate process controls.
• Conduct training for less experienced operators.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Safety and health procedures knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Minimum five years' experience or equivalent education

Texas Class C Driver's License

Class B Water and/or Wastewater License

Approved Hazmat training

Job description

Plant Operator - Senior

Pay Grade: 920

Location: Temple/Belton Wastewater Facility

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 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 the operation of the plant, 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 assisting with training and mentoring less experienced operators, working within budget guidelines, 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 electrical and mechanical equipment, and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum five years' experience or equivalent combination of education
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record
• Class B Water and/or Waste Water License
• Approved Hazmat training is required within six months of employment

Key Competencies

• Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant
• 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

Starting Salary Range

$26.43 to $33.70 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.

Posting Date

June 15, 2026 Open until filled.

Benefits

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

Brazos River Authority, EOE

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. Today, 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

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer