Brian Dickinson Appointed Sierra Madre Public Works Director

Brian Dickinson (Photo – City of Sierra Madre)

Sierra Madre City Manager Mike Bruckner has appointed Brian Dickinson as the City’s new Public Works Director following a competitive recruitment process.

By News Desk

Brian Dickinson currently serves Sierra Madre as a contract project manager with Transtech Engineering and brings more than 34 years of experience leading and managing public works, water, and wastewater utility departments.

“I am excited to serve as the new Public Works Director and value the City’s small-town atmosphere and strong sense of community,” Dickinson said. “I look forward to leading the Public Works team in delivering high-quality, dependable services and working collaboratively to maintain and enhance the City’s public works infrastructure for current and future needs.”

Dickinson has extensive experience in operating and capital budget administration, water resource planning, public works and utility operations management, and long-range strategic planning. City officials said his expertise will support Sierra Madre as it modernizes the Public Works Department’s service delivery model.

“Brian is exceptionally qualified to lead the City’s Public Works Department, and I am confident that he will be successful in this role,” Bruckner said. “I know our community expects safe, reliable, and well-maintained infrastructure. Under Brian’s leadership, we will continue improving service delivery and ensuring our public assets meet the standards Sierra Madre residents expect.”

Dickinson holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the University of La Verne. He has earned several top certifications in the water-systems field, including Water Distribution Operator Grade 5, Water Treatment Operator Grade 5, and Collection System Maintenance Grade 4. The credentials reflect advanced coursework, extensive training, and years of hands-on experience in operating and maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure to rigorous state standards.

Dickinson will officially begin his new role on February 23, 2026.