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City of Ann Arbor

Water Utility Technician - Water Treatment Plant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $24.07/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Ann Arbor, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.

$60,204 / year median in Michigan

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Water Utility Technician - Water Treatment Plant City of Ann Arbor - 3.6 Ann Arbor, MI Job Details $24.07 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Driver's License Full Job Description Starting Hourly Rate:

$24.07 After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors. This position is represented by the AFSCME union. For more information reference the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement: AFSCME Union Contract (https://www.a2gov.org/human-resources/compensation-and-labor-union-contracts/) Benefits offered with this position include: AFSCME Benefits Summary (https://www2.a2gov.org/HRWebshare/Benefits Summaries and Forms\AFSCME Benefit Summary.pdf) The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Schedule Overview:

This role offers a rotating schedule that provides experience in both Maintenance and Operations.

Maintenance Rotation:

5 weeks on a daytime schedule, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.

Operations Rotation:

Rotating shifts 1 week: 7am - 3pm 1 week: 3pm-11pm 1 week: 11pm-7am Some weekend work is required. When scheduled, weekend shifts are 12 hours on Saturday and Sunday, with two 8-hour shifts during the week.

Role Summary:

To operate, maintain, inspect, install and repair water treatment and waste water treatment facilities and associated collection and distribution equipment, systems and components. Training and Experience High School Diploma/GED Mechanical Aptitude Licensing Requirements Valid driver's license View Additional Requirements and Information at: Water Utility Tech I - Water Treatment Plant Job Description (https://www.a2gov.org/media/of5llukb/water-utility-technician-i-wastewater-treatment-plant-job-description.pdf) Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.