Service Technician

Grand Blanc Township; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Blanc Township is seeking a Water/Sewer Service Technician to maintain and repair the municipality’s water and sewer infrastructure, buildings, and grounds. The role requires operating a range of heavy equipment and performing winter snow/ice removal, with 24/7 on‑call availability as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with CDL Class A, and Michigan Water Operator Certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License with CDL Class A (or ability to obtain) and DOT compliance.
• State of Michigan Water Operator Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Experience in public works or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair water and sewer infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Operate heavy and light equipment and perform snow and ice removal.
• Complete daily work orders documenting time, labor, and materials.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in on‑call rotation.

Skills

Computer literacy

Time and work orders documentation

Equipment operation

Reading blueprints

Written reports

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Water operator certification (State of Michigan)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoe/Excavator

Sewer jet truck/CCTV equipment

Tractors/Generators/Dump trucks

Job description

* AFSCME, Chapter W bargaining unit members interested in the vacant position shall make their interest known to the Human Resources Department on or before 11/16/2026. Non-members, such as existing part-time and/or temporary employees, may make their interest known during the open period but Employer will not entertain non-member applicants before 11/17/2026.

Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Services or a higher classified employee, the primary job functions are to maintain and repair the Townships water and sewer infrastructure, buildings, grounds, equipment, and perform snow and ice removal on Township streets throughout the winter months. This work requires physical strength and effort on a daily, routine basis. The employee will be called upon for their services at all times of the day and night including weekends and holidays. Duties include operating heavy and light equipment, vehicles, power tools and the use of manual labor to perform task.

Supervision Received

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works or the Director of Public Services.

• Adheres to all applicable safety procedures while operating equipment and tools, working with chemicals or electrical sources, accessing confined spaces, and while working in other dangerous situations.

• Represents the Department of Public Works by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the public and other employees. Responds to public inquiries and refers complaints to the appropriate parties.

• Maintains the Township’s water and sewer distribution systems and appurtenance which including but not limited to water and sewer mains, manholes, valves, hydrants, pumps, motors, water towers and tanks, booster stations, sewage pump stations, water meters and meter reading equipment, etc.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment during the maintenance and repair of the townships water and sewer infrastructure including but not limited to a backhoe, excavator, loader, skid steer, sewer jet truck, CCTV equipment, tractors, generators, trailers, etc.
• Conducts inspections of all new sewer and water mains and lead installations and investigates complaints as assigned.
• Sets up signs and traffic warning devices on construction sites to protect workers by stopping, slowing and directing traffic. May act as a flagger when other employees are working on streets.
• Participates in the cleanup work of work projects such as picking up debris and leftover materials, filling and excavating holes and ditches, laying sod and removing any extra dirt and materials.
• Performs basic building maintenance and repair activities, which includes minor electrical, plumbing work and general repairs on Township buildings and facilities, and general cleaning not performed by contractual custodians.
• Performs grounds maintenance not performed by contractual grounds keepers as needed.
• Observes vehicles and equipment for faulty operation, calling such conditions to the Supervisor’s attention to schedule repairs. Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment as needed.
• Removes snow from around Township owned facilities in winter, plowing parking lots, and opening sidewalks to keep cement and pavement free from ice.
• Operates truck with plow to plow snow and spread salt on township streets as called upon by the Director of Public Works, higher classified employee, or another Township Official.
• Operates utility and dump truck to transport necessary materials, loads and unloads vehicles with a variety of equipment, tools and materials to be used for maintenance, repair and construction activities.
• Completes work orders on a daily basis documenting time, labor, equipment, and materials used to complete a task.
• May operate Township vehicle, serving as courier, running errands, obtaining or delivering various materials and/or information.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned due to excessive workloads, temporary absences or emergencies.
• Responds to emergencies and is available on stand‑by basis, at night or on weekends or holidays, as operational needs demand.
• Employee will participate in the DPW Technician “On‑Call” rotation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisors

Minimum:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Experience in a public works environment or closely related field.
• Valid Driver's License, with a CDL Class A N (or ability to obtain CDL). Must maintain compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol policies at all times.
• State of Michigan Water Operator Certification (Or the ability to obtain one)

Desired:

• State of Michigan S-1 Water Operator Certification (Or the ability to obtain one)

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use a computer and related software such as Windows operating system and Microsoft office applications.

• Ability to complete work orders daily, documenting time, labor, equipment, and materials used to complete a task.

• Ability to operate power tools and hand tools.

• Ability to operate heavy and light equipment including backhoes, excavators, loaders, generators, dump trucks, trailers, and other specialty equipment.

• Ability to read blueprints, take measurements, write reports, fill out paperwork, submit work orders.
• Ability to meet the physical and emotional demands of a position which continuously changes in responsibility, function, and environment.

• Ability to work effectively under stress, with changes in work priorities and in emergency situations.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

• Ability to Communicate, Understand and Follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to adheres to all applicable safety procedures while operating equipment and tools, working with chemicals or electrical sources, accessing confined spaces, and while working in other dangerous situations.

VI. Duties

• Represents the Department of Public Works by responding to public inquiries and refers complaints to the appropriate parties.

• Maintains the Township’s water and sewer distribution systems and appurtenance which including but not limited to water and sewer mains, manholes, valves, hydrants, pumps, motors, water towers and tanks, booster stations, sewage pump stations, water meters and meter reading equipment, etc.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment during the maintenance and repair of the townships water and sewer infrastructure including but not limited to a backhoe, excavator, loader, skid steer, sewer jet truck, CCTV equipment, tractors, generators, trailers, and dump trucks to transport necessary materials, loads and unloads vehicles with a variety of equipment, tools and materials to be used for maintenance, repair and construction activities.
• Conducts inspections of all new sewer and water mains and lead installations and investigates complaints as assigned.
• Sets up Traffic control signs and warning devices on construction sites to protect workers by stopping, slowing, and directing traffic. May act as a flagger when other employees are working on streets.

• Cleanup work of work projects such as picking up debris and leftover materials, filling and excavating holes and ditches, laying sod, and removing any extra dirt and materials.
• Operates pickup or dump truck to plow snow and spread salt on township streets as called upon by the Director of Public Works, removes snow and ice from around Township owned facilities in winter, plowing parking lots, and opening sidewalks.

• Performs basic building and grounds maintenance and repair activities, which includes minor electrical, plumbing work and general repairs on Township buildings and facilities, and general cleaning not performed by contractual custodians. Performs grounds maintenance not performed by contractual grounds keepers as needed.
• Observes vehicles and equipment for faulty operation, calling such conditions to the Supervisor’s attention to schedule repairs. Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment as needed.

• Responds to emergencies and is available on stand‑by basis, at night or on weekends or holidays, as operational needs demand.

• Performs other duties as needed and assigned due to excessive workloads, temporary absences or emergencies.

• Commitment to continued education and training.
• Employee must participate in the DPW Technician “On‑Call” rotation.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Water/Sewer Service Technician

Wage Scale

Start 6-Months 1-Year 2-Years 3-Years

Level 1 (S-1) $24.70 $25.06 $28.94 $29.18 $32.98

Level 2 (S-2) $22.89 $23.24 $26.40 $26.96 $27.85

Level 3 (S-3) $22.24 $22.58 $25.76 $26.37 $26.69

Level 4 (S-4) $20.84 $21.16 $24.14 $24.71 $25.01

Trainee $19.66

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the jobs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• An employee in this position spends most of their time in the field at various public works project sites. This may include sites with treacherous terrain, requiring the employee to traverse uneven ground, access confined spaces, climb up or crawl down and may involve fumes, dust, chemicals or other hazardous materials, loud machinery and equipment and other dangers associated with construction sites and public works maintenance activities.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others, in person, by radio or phone and travel to other locations.
• Physical demands, therefore, range from sitting in an office or vehicle to the significant physical exertions associated with completing public works projects requiring pulling, pushing, lifting and other forms of physical exertion. Employees are frequently required to lift to 75 lbs. to their waist and 25 lbs. above head.
• The employee is frequently required to use sight, physical strength and manual dexterity to complete projects and may be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, high precarious places, confined spaces, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock, vibration and other dangerous or physically demanding situations.
• The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to very loud.

Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions surrounding road, water and sewer environment and equipment during the day or nighttime hours. The employee could also be assigned to work inside in either a garage/work area or an office setting. The employee could be asked to work on top of a water tower or tank several hundred feet in the air. Work is also performed in close confinement such as manholes and 6–7-foot cylinders that could be 45+ feet deep in the ground.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.