Water Utilities Operator I

Posting Date:  March 05, 2026 

Job type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $27.63/hour - $34.84/hour without S-4 License (After 3 years) $27.63/hour - $35.68/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.

o 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 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.

o License REQUIRED with application for current S-4 holders

Pay rate: $27.63/hour – $34.84/hour without S-4 License (After 3 years)

$27.63/hour – $35.68/hour with S-4 License (After 3 years)

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

Apply: Warren City Hall-Human Resources #410

One City Square, Warren, MI 48093

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

You may apply in person, by mail or by fax.

Our fax number is 586-574-0770.

Deadline: MARCH 19, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please print the following forms required for application, print:

• Application

• Full-time Release Info. Agreement form

• EEO form

• Drug Testing Policy and Procedure Statement

• Drug Free Workplace Policy

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