Water & Sewer Technician

The City of Brentwood, TN is accepting applications for Water & Sewer Technicians.

• 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…