City of Brenham
Published
November 6, 2026
Location
Brenham, Texas
Category
Job Type

Description

Join the City of Brenham as a full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator / Trainee, helping treat raw surface water for general consumption. This position works varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

What you'll do

  • Assist with operating the SCADA system and performing daily chemical tests for pH, chlorine, ammonia and other chemical levels.
  • Assist with checking storage facility water levels and monitoring plant flow rates to determine water usage.
  • Assist with operating and maintaining plant equipment and monitoring clarifier speed, accuracy, blanket levels and chemical levels.
  • Perform mowing and grounds maintenance at the water treatment plant.

What you'll bring

  • High school graduation or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Hold a valid Texas Driver's License and obtain a Class D Water license within 120 days of hire.
  • Obtain Class C Surface Water Treatment certification within three years of hire.
  • Understand standard office practices; communicate effectively, maintain working relationships, and read and understand manuals, policies and other documents.
  • Be able to operate, maintain and repair mechanical equipment.
  • Perform moderate to strenuous physical work, including standing, climbing, working at heights, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Work outdoors around noise, chemicals and other respiratory hazards; confined-space work may be required.

Pay: Operator Trainee: starting at $17.43 per hour; Operator I: starting at $19.21 per hour with an existing Class C Surface Water Certificate.

How to apply

Ready to apply? Complete the application on the City of Brenham’s job page using the link below.

https://cityofbrenham.applicantpro.com/iframe/mobile/4200755.html

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