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Salary : $53,872.00 Annually
Location : 1750 General George Patton Dr., Brentwood, TN
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2027-03
Department: WATER SERVICES
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 4:00 PM Central
Description
The City of Brentwood, TN is hiring a Water Services Senior Maintenance Technician
Starting Compensation Includes:

• $25.90/hour base pay ($53,872 Annually)
• $2,000 annual transportation allowance (paid over 26 pay periods)
• $2,000 annual CDL supplement (paid over 26 pay periods)
• Up to a 5% salary increase upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period

The City of Brentwood is seeking a dependable, experienced, and team-oriented individual to join its Water Services Department as a Water Services Senior Maintenance Technician. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and wants to continue building a stable long-term career maintaining essential infrastructure.
As a Water Services Senior Maintenance Technician, you will help maintain and repair the City's water and sewer infrastructure, including pipelines, fittings and appurtenances, hydrants, pumps, motors, pump stations, grinder systems, and related equipment. You will also assist the Operations Superintendent with daily activities and provide leadership in the Superintendent's absence. This position plays an important role in supporting reliable utility service for Brentwood residents and businesses.
The Water Services Department is responsible for maintaining 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.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs inspecting and maintenance for pumps, motors and pump station and grinder system related equipment
• Provides for monitor/control of water and sewer system operations via SCADA system
• Performs daily maintenance, service and repairs for continued successful operations of water and sewer system operations, including installing water and sewer pipe, fittings and appurtenances; diagnosing system problems; installing/repairing/flushing fire hydrants; Sanitizing and sampling water lines after repairs
• Collect system samples as needed and diagnose customer complaints to determine the appropriate resolution in accordance with federal, state, and local rules
• Provides heavy manual labor functions for water/sewer and landscaping projects (e.g., digging holes, cleaning water lines, clearing sewer easements, washing trucks, cleaning shop/work areas, etc.) as directed
• Operates/maintains equipment and machinery used in water and sewer maintenance (e.g., heavy motor vehicle, air compressor, chain saw, pipe saw, and other specialized machinery and equipment as required). Includes general mowing and landscaping as needed
• Complete work orders, reports, and related documentation using the department's electronic monitoring and documentation systems
• Assists the Operations Superintendent with daily activities and provides leadership in the Superintendent's absence

The ideal candidate:

• Has three to five years of experience in the water and wastewater industry, preferably in a municipal or utility district environment
• Enjoys working outdoors in a physically active, hands-on environment
• Is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn
• Can work independently while also contributing to a team
• Is comfortable providing leadership when needed
• Takes pride in supporting essential public infrastructure and serving the community

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED required
• 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 Driver's License required
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within one year of hire

Benefits:

• 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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, equipment and tools which includes a heavy motor vehicle, air compressor, 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.
DATA CONCEPTION: 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.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: 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.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Senior Maintenance Technician. 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.
INTELLIGENCE: 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 Senior Maintenance Technician.
VERBAL APTITUDE: 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.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: 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.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: 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 Senior Maintenance Technician.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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