Water Utilities Operator I

The City of Warren; Warren, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

The City of Warren is seeking a skilled Water/Wastewater Utility Operator to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances, and to install, test, and repair City water meters, pressure reducing valves, and related equipment. You will respond to customer concerns, read meters as needed, and operate a range of construction equipment safely.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a CDL with endorsements, two years of public utilities

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Operate a variety of automotive, power-driven and construction equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

CDL with endorsements

Public utilities experience

S-4 Operator’s License

Meter installation/testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Official transcripts required

Tools

Water meters

Valves

Testing equipment

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)

$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.

Warren City Hall-Human Resources #410

One City Square, Warren, MI 48093

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

Deadline: September 30, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

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If you have any questions, please call our office at 586-574-4670