Water Utilities Operator I

City of Warren; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

The City of Warren is seeking a Water Utility Technician to install, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines and meters. You will operate a range of equipment while ensuring safe, reliable service to customers. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Michigan CDL with endorsements, and S-4 licensing within 36 months.

Prior utility experience is preferred. Salary ranges from $28.46 to $36.75 per hour after three years, with benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and paid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience servicing and maintaining public utilities.
• Valid Michigan CDL with proper endorsements; driving record must be insurable.
• S-4 Operator’s License required within 36 months.
• Current S-4 holders must have license.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
• Install, test, and repair water meters, pressure reducing valves, and appurtenances.
• Handle customer complaints related to water usage and read meters when needed.
• Operate a variety of automotive, power-driven, and construction equipment safely and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Rate: $28.46/hour - $35.89/hour without S-4 License (After 3 years) $28.46/hour - $36.75/hour with S-4 License (After 3 years)

Job Status: Sourcing

Perform manual tasks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances. Perform work involving the installation, testing and repairing of City water meters, pressure reducing valves and appurtenances. Handle customer complaints concerning water usage and read water meters when needed. Perform safe and efficient operation of a variety of automotive, power-driven and construction equipment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Diploma or official, sealed transcripts REQUIRED with application
• Possess a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the proper endorsements. Driving record must meet city standards to be insurable.
• Two (2) years’ experience servicing and maintaining public utilities and equipment.
• Must secure and maintain an active Michigan State Health Department S-4 Operator’s License within 36 months of working in this position.
• License REQUIRED with application for current S-4 holders

Pay rate: $28.46/hour – $35.89/hour without S-4 License (After 3 years)

Pay rate: $28.46/hour – $36.75/hour with S-4 License (After 3 years)

Benefits include health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and sick time.

Office is open weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Deadline: November 18, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

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