Utilities Person II

City of Saginaw; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saginaw is seeking a Utilities Person II to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems under general supervision, with lead worker responsibilities.

The role involves reading maps, locating mains, operating various vehicles and equipment, and coordinating with a team. Typically starts at $26.01 hourly, with opportunities to grow through field experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year in maintenance/repair of water and sewer systems.
• Valid Michigan CDL A with air brakes and N endorsement required.
• Possession of Michigan S-4 Certification required; S-3 within two testing cycles.
• Knowledge of basic construction, repair, and maintenance methods, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in hazardous conditions and public right-of-way.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings; apply that knowledge.
• Proficient with computers, handheld devices, and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water and sewer connections, mains, meters, hydrants, and valves.
• Repair and maintain water/sewer mains, catch basins, manholes, and related infrastructure.
• Operate meters, inspect and report issues; turn water services on/off as needed.
• Record meter readings and report leaks or tampering.
• Contribute to construction like curbs and sidewalks; pour cement as required.
• Inspect and maintain hydrants, valves, and sewer equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety practices

Equipment operation

Computer use

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Michigan CDL A with air brakes

S-4 Certification

S-3 Certification (pending)

Job description

Posting number: 2026-0058

Department: Department of Public Services

Division: Maintenance and Service

Job classification: Utilities Person II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Utilities

Summary

*Open to SEIU hourly members and the public*

STARTING PAY IS $26.01 (Non-negotiable)

SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.

Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass the process by 70% or better to proceed in the process.

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

This role involves semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewer systems, performed under general supervision, with lead worker responsibilities.

Examples of duties

1. Install and remove private water and sewer connections, water mains, sewer mains, meter pits, hydrants, valves and water meters.
2. Repair, clean, and maintain water mains, sewer mains, valves, hydrants, catch basins, private home connections, manholes, sidewalks, stop boxes and related equipment.
3. Install, repair and remove water meters, turns water services on and off, inspect, repair or replace faulty meters; investigate and report consumer complaints.
4. Record water meter readings using electronic devices, inspects meters and reports leaks, stopped or defective meters, broken seals or tampering.
5. Build catch basins, manholes, curbs and sidewalks, including setting forms and mixing, pouring and finishing cement.
6. Cleans catch basins, sewers and manholes; apply deodorizer, rat poisons and root killer to sewer mains as necessary.
7. Perform routine checks and maintenance on hydrants and water main valves, ensuring cleanliness and proper operation; record findings on logs and spreadsheets.
8. May act as a lead workier on a crew while performing a variety of work tasks. Prepares completed work orders and reports to record parts, tool and materials.
9. Safely operate various vehicles, equipment and power tools to complete repairs and maintenance activities. May operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, loader, hydro-excavator, and sewer cleaning equipment.
10. Backfill water and sewer excavations with the appropriate materials after maintenance work is complete.
11. Shut off fire hydrants opened by neighborhood groups during hot weather; sometimes dealing with highly emotional crowds.
12. Read water and sewer maps and utility prints.
13. Locate and stake all water and sewer mains, appurtenances using field measurements or electronic devices, following the one call Miss Dig System.
14. Performs various tasks in the yard and assist in the stockroom as needed
15. Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work 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.

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
2. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of a water and sewer systems to include working with water and sewer connections, water mains, sewer mains, meter pits, fire hydrants and valves used in the water distribution system required.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL), Group (A) with air brakes and N endorsement.
4. Possession of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy S-4 Certification required. Must possess the ability to obtain a S-3 Certification within two (2) testing cycles.
5. Knowledge of basic construction, repair, and maintenance methods, procedures, tools, equipment, and materials.
6. Knowledge of safe work practices under hazardous conditions such as confined space entry and working in the public right-of-way.
7. Ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints and construction drawings; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
8. Uses computers, handheld mobile devices, software applications, and automated systems to collect, maintain, analyze, and communicate information.
9. Must have an acceptable attendance record.
10. Ability to identify, properly use, and safely operate common hand tools, power tools, and power equipment including an excavator, backhoe, front-end loader, dump truck, forklift, and learn to operate the sewer camera truck and sewer vac truck; must maintain a forklift operator license.

Supplemental information

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms; frequently requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, pushing or pulling, grasping, manipulating or making small precise hand movements, occasionally requires tasting or smelling; work has special vision requirements – close and distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and/or peripheral vision; vocal communication is required to express detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, and/or quickly; hearing is required to hear detailed information through oral communication and/or make fine distinctions in sound; work regularly requires working near or moving mechanical parts, working in outdoor conditions and machinery that produces vibrations; frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and exposure to blood borne pathogens, occasional use of breathing apparatus, work is generally performed in a very loud noisy location (e.g. jack hammer work, garbage recycle plant).