Utilities Person I

Utilities Person I

Salary

$53,476.80 Annually

Location

City Hall, MI

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-0064

Department

Department of Public Services

Division

Maintenance and Service

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

• Open to SEIU hourly members and the public*

SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 7 (seven) days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 7 (seven) days will be considered with applications from the public.

Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in a performance test and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by 70% or better to proceed in the process.

This posting is subject to close after 7 days.

Position Purpose: Performs semiskilled tasks related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems; installs, maintains, and records water meters; and operates related equipment. Work may also require frequent interaction with the public.

Major Duties

• Install and remove private water and sewer connections, mains, meter pits, hydrants, valves and water meters.
• Repair, clean, and maintain mains, valves, hydrants, catch basins, manholes, sidewalks, stop boxes.
• Install, repair and replace water meters, turns services on/off; inspects meters; resolve complaints; and report issues.
• Records water meter readings using electronic devices, inspects for leaks, defects, tampering or bypassing. Ensures accurate monthly meter reading for customer billing; manually read up to 400 meters if automated systems are unavailable.
• Construct catch basins, manholes, curbs and sidewalks, including setting forms and finishing concrete.
• Cleans catch basins, sewers and manholes; apply treatments such as deodorizer, root killer, and pest control as required.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections of hydrants and water valves, document results in logs and spreadsheets. .
• Operates a variety of tools, vehicles, and equipment including compressors, hydraulic tools, boring/tapping machines, sewer cleaning equipment, hydro-excavators, tucks, and loaders.
• Backfill water and sewer excavations with the proper materials after maintenance work is complete.
• Shut off fire hydrants unlawfully opened during hot weather; interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Locate and stake all water and sewer mains, any and all appurtenances of the water distribution system and sewer collection systems by field measurement or with electronic devices, when necessary, in accordance with the one call Miss Dig System.
• Assist with various tasks in the yard and stock room operation as needed.
• Report field issues and unusual conditions to the Utilities Foreman for follow-up.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months working as a manual laborer.
• One year of underground construction experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Group A with air brakes and N endorsement.
• Must possess and maintain Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Drinking Water Operator Certification, Level S-4. If not in possession at date of hire, must secure certification within 24 months from hire date.
• Ability to learn and use GIS software and water/sewer data collection applications.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and to work from water/sewer maps and utility prints.
• Ability to learn how to locate water/sewer systems by conducting filed measurements or with use of electronic devices
• Ability to learn one call Miss Dig System.
• Must be able to operate various motor vehicles, including a pickup truck and 1-ton dump truck, and be willing to learn the safe operation of a 26,000-pound G.V.W. dump truck with trailer, as well as backhoe and loader equipment.
• Must have acceptable attendance record.

Working Conditions

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in outdoor weather conditions with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts; work is occasionally performed in high, precarious places; occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and blood borne pathogens. Protective equipment such as Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, respirators, masks, goggles, hearing protection, and gloves may be required. Typical noise level is very loud (e.g. jackhammer or industrial environments).

Physical Demands

• Continuously exerts up to 25 pounds of force; frequently exerts up to 50 pounds of force; and occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, gross manipulation and driving of city vehicles.
• Standard vision, with the ability to perform tasks involving close and distance vision, depth perception, color identification and peripheral awareness.
• Ability to hear standard and detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and provide detailed instructions accurately, loudly, and/or quickly.
• Ability to detect odors as necessary to the position.
• This position must be available to respond to emergency situations that require attention outside of standard working hours.

The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.

The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits That Support You-Today and in the Future

The City of Saginaw offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance.

• Affordable Health Coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance with low biweekly employee premium contributions, low deductibles, and low out-of-pocket maximums.
• Employer-Paid Dental and Vision: The City pays 100% of dental and vision premiums.
• Retirement Security: The MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan combines a defined benefit pension with a defined contribution account offering investment choices.
• Healthcare Savings Plan: Build savings to help cover healthcare expenses after you leave employment. The City contributes money on a monthly basis to help you grow this account.
• Paid Time to Recharge: Enjoy 14 paid holidays and paid time off based on length of service, with the opportunity to accrue up to 22 PTO days during your first year.
• Income and Family Protection: City-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Additional Retirement Savings: Voluntary deferred compensation options, including a 457 plan and Roth IRA.
• Support for Your Education: A tuition reimbursement program to help you continue learning and growing professionally.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: The City of Saginaw is a qualifying public service employer. This program forgives the remaining balance on federal Direct Loans who make 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time.
• Support When You Need It: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and work-related concerns.

Benefits are subject to change in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid State of Michigan Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Group A with N endorsement?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have any underground construction experience?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 3 Years
• 3 - 5 Years
• 5+ Years

05

This position requires at least six (6) months of experience working as a manual laborer. How much experience do you have in manual labor (such as construction, warehouse, landscaping, manufacturing, or similar work)?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 - 12 months
• 1 - 2 years
• More than 2 years

06

Do you have Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Drinking Water Operator Certification, Level S-4?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer The City of Saginaw

Address 1315 S Washington Avenue, Rm 202

Saginaw, Michigan, 48601

Phone 9897591577

Website http://www.saginaw-mi.com