WATER & SEWER TECHNICIAN
City of Brentwood, Missouri
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Job summary
Brentwood Water Services Department is seeking a dependable Water & Sewer Technician to install, maintain, and repair water and sewer systems for Brentwood residents and businesses. This hands-on, outdoor role offers a pathway to career stability in public infrastructure.
The incumbent will climb into pump stations, read data, and perform heavy manual labor while ensuring safety and teamwork. Senior level includes leadership responsibilities and advanced system diagnostics.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- Experience in construction, plumbing, utility, pipeline, public works, or related maintenance work is preferred for the technician levels.
- Senior level requires TN Class II water distribution license and Cross Connections Control certification.
- CDL is preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines, meters, hydrants, and related equipment.
- Assist with pump stations, property, easements, and work areas.
- Operate and maintain vehicles and tools used in water and sewer operations.
- Collect data such as pressure, flow, and chlorine readings.
- Complete work orders and reports using department systems.
- Senior level: provide leadership in the superintendent’s absence and assist with advanced diagnostics.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Maintenance Technician level: $20.63/hour base pay ($42,910.40 annually).
- Senior Maintenance Technician level: $23.12/hour base pay ($48,089.60 annually).
- $2,000 annual transportation allowance, paid over 26 pay periods.
- $2,000 annual CDL supplement for eligible employees, paid over 26 pay periods.
- Up to a 5% salary increase upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
This position will remain open until filled or until November 30, 2026, whichever occurs first.
The City of Brentwood is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented individual to join its Water Services team as a Water & Sewer Technician.
Help install, maintain, and repair the water and sewer systems that serve Brentwood residents and businesses, including utility lines, service connections, meters, hydrants, grinder systems, and related equipment.
This is hands-on, physically active outdoor work and an opportunity to build a stable, long-term career maintaining essential public infrastructure.
Candidates may be hired at the Maintenance Technician or Senior Maintenance Technician level based on their qualifications.
The Water Services Department maintains more than 225 miles of water lines, 13 pump stations, and nine finished-water storage tanks with a total capacity of 14 million gallons. As a member of this team, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on Brentwood residents and businesses.
The City of Brentwood is located in scenic Williamson County, just south of Nashville, and is consistently recognized as one of the most desirable suburban communities in Tennessee.
- Install, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines, including pipes, fittings, service connections, meters, hydrants, and grinder systems.
- Assist with maintenance of pump stations, department property, easements, and related work areas.
- Operate and help maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools used in water and sewer system operations.
- Collect system data, including pressure, flow, and chlorine readings.
- Perform heavy manual labor, including digging, handling pipe and materials, and supporting repair and maintenance projects.
- Complete work orders, reports, and related documentation using department systems.
- Assist the Operations Superintendent with daily activities and provide leadership in the Superintendent’s absence.
- Diagnose system problems; inspect and maintain pumps, motors, pump stations, and grinder system equipment; and monitor and control system operations using the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
- Perform specialized work such as sanitizing and sampling water lines after repairs, collecting system samples, and investigating customer complaints to determine appropriate resolutions in accordance with applicable rules.
- Has experience in construction, plumbing, utility, pipeline, public works, or related maintenance work.
- Enjoys working outdoors in a physically active, hands-on environment.
- Is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn.
- Can work independently while contributing to a team.
- Takes pride in supporting essential public infrastructure and serving the community.
- For the Senior level, brings water and wastewater experience and is comfortable providing leadership when needed.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- One to two years of experience in construction, plumbing, pipeline, utility, or related maintenance work preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
- Three to five years of experience in the water and wastewater industry, preferably in a municipal or utility district environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- State of Tennessee-issued Class II water distribution or sewer collections license required. An approved out-of-state license may be accepted through reciprocity by the State of Tennessee.
- Cross Connections Control certification required.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required within one year of hire.
- Health and Vision Insurance (City pays employee’s premium and shares cost of dependent coverage.)
- Retirement (Pension) Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Transportation Allowance
- CDL Supplemental Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Attendance Bonus
- Longevity Bonus
- Dental Reimbursement Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- YMCA Membership
- Williamson County REC Center Discounted Membership
- Bank/Credit Union Membership
- Library Membership
(ADA) Minimum Qualifications or Standards to Perform Essential Job Functions
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, equipment and tools which includes a heavy motor vehicle, metal detector, chain saw, hand tools, mechanic tools, lawn tools, janitorial tools, telephone, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.
Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.
Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Maintenance Worker I. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Maintenance Technician.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with equipment.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Maintenance Technician.
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
The City of Brentwood offers a wide range of employee benefits.
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