Lead Plant Maintenance Technician

Safety Sensitive Position WC - 7520 water or 7580 wastewater

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The purpose of this position is to work in a lead capacity to maintain and repair Brazos River Authority (BRA) water and/or wastewater facilities, equipment, projects, and grounds. This is accomplished by overseeing less experienced employees while performing preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment; maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding pumps, motors, blowers, and plumbing; monitoring plant functions; diagnosing and repairing malfunctions or breakdowns on plant equipment; and performing general and preventative maintenance on BRA buildings and grounds. Other responsibilities include providing input on budget expenditures; ordering supplies; fabricating equipment; assisting with training and mentoring less experienced plant maintenance technicians; assisting with general administrative functions; performing general and preventative building maintenance; performing grounds maintenance at facilities; painting equipment, buildings, and structures; communicating Plant Maintenance Crew Leader's instructions to staff; and any other duties as assigned.

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• Minimum six years' experience or equivalent combination of experience
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record
• Class D Water and/or C Wastewater Certification
• Must obtain a Class C Water and/or C Wastewater Certification within six months of hire
• Approved Hazmat training is required within six months of hire

Preferred:

• Welding/Fabrication, Industrial Electrical Repair, and Pump/Motor Maintenance repair experience
• Maintenance Certification

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• High School Diploma - Awarded for the completion of High School.

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• Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant aspects.
• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives.
• Managing crises so there is minimal cost to the organization and minimal detriment to personal well-being (e.g. health, family, etc.).
• Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.

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Min: $28.03 to $35.74 hourly salary. This is a non-exempt position.

September 3, 2026.