Laborer , Water Treatment

Job Title

Laborer I

* Open to SEIU Salaried Members and the Public*

SEIU Salaried Members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.

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

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

This entry level position performs manual and semi-skilled labor requiring some mechanical aptitude under direct supervision. Assists Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, Plant Maintenance III's and other maintenance personnel as assigned.

• Performs general maintenance work at the plant to include painting, building maintenance, routine cleaning and lubrication of equipment, and other semi-skilled tasks.
• Operates a variety of equipment to include, but not limited to, pickup trucks, fork trucks, mowers, and other power equipment.
• Assists Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, Maintenance III's and other maintenance personnel in the performance of basic preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Performs manual labor such as janitorial services, snow removal, debris shoveling, raking, litter cleanup, sweeping, emptying litter cans, mowing, and other related tasks.
• May perform as a lead person on crews with other Laborer I's or temporary employees.
• Performs related miscellaneous duties as directed.

• High school degree or GED
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Michigan driver's license
• Prior experience performing a variety of basic manual labor tasks is required.
• Basic experience in the operation of a pickup truck, fork truck, mowers, and other equipment as well as semi-skilled labor preferred.
• Must be able to work in tight, confined spaces and at varying heights following MIOSHA regulations
• Must have attendance record acceptable to management.

• Must be willing and able to perform maintenance in a water treatment plant environment including working in and around hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Drives a pickup truck or other related equipment on all types of street conditions.
• May work in adverse conditions, confined spaces and at varying heights as needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan:
  Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
• City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Deferred Compensation Program:
  Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

Department of Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Treatment

06/25/2026

7/24/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

City of Saginaw Water Treatment Plant, MI

$40,705.60 Annually

The City of Saginaw

1315 S Washington Avenue, Rm 202 Saginaw, Michigan, 48601