Water Utility Supervisor Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $35.60 - $39.47 Hourly
Location : City of Flint
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 26-00052B
Department: Utilities - Water Service Center
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Exempt
Job Level: 30
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Directs the installation, maintenance and repair of the City of Flint's water distribution, storm and sanitary sewer systems; directs water distribution data section; perform related work as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Directs the construction, maintenance and repair of the City of Flint's water distribution system. Supervised work program of data section.
2. Supervises, plans and lays out the work procedures and schedules for water distribution functions including construction and maintenance, cross-connection investigating and MISS DIG utility protection system; meter repair shop and garage, including maintenance of vehicles and equipment; stockroom, division and water service center grounds.
3. Inspects work in progress in all areas of operations; reviews and approves activity reports of subordinates; approves payrolls at the division level.
4. Prepares estimates for water main and sewer projects, large service lines, hydrant installations, etc. Write specifications for water distribution and sewer maintenance vehicles, construction and maintenance equipment purchases. Writes up-to-date specifications for meters, valves, hydrants, pipe, cast iron fittings and miscellaneous items. Prepares contracts for major building additions, painting and repairs and water main work.
5. Confers with engineers and other representatives of the State Highway and State Health Department, County Sewers and Water Services, Consulting Firms, U.S. Corp of Engineers, Fire Insurance Companies, Contractors, Attorneys, all levels of City government utility companies, private industries, other jurisdictions, Board of Education, architects and the general public on Water Distribution.
6. Investigates damage claims against the Water and Sewer Division and makes recommendations on resolution to administration.
7. Confers with DPW Director regarding activities and general policies and makes recommendations for new equipment.
8. Prepares and manages the cost center budget and annual activities report of the water service center; requisitions all materials; makes recommendations for budget adjustments.
9. Responds to emergency situations, checking broken water mains, service lines and fire hydrants Determines effects, results and action to be taken. May supervise activities of repair crew.
10. Confers with other supervisors in Water and Water Pollution Control Division concerning coordinated activities and extending aid on various projects.
11. Ensures that customer complaints/call-ins are properly documented (entered into a database/tracking system).
12. Ensures complaints/call-ins receive prompt and appropriate follow-up.
13. Establishes distribution system Level of Service (LoS) goals (typically defined as the number of customer complaints per 1000 accounts), periodically compare staff performance against the LoS goals, and make necessary changes to the LoS goals and/or the City's customer complaint procedures to ensure satisfactory customer response.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. An Associate's Degree or the equivalent in civil engineering, construction management, or a public works-related field, preferred.
2. Five (5) or more years of progressively more responsible experience in public works and water systems, including supervisory duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices and equipment used in a water distribution including water mains, service connection, fire hydrants, water meters, catch basins, inlets, siphons, pumping stations and sewer laterals and interceptors.
2. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to water main construction, maintenance and repair.
3. Ability to plan, layout and direct water and sewer service and maintenance activities.
4. Ability to read and interpret drawings, blue prints and specifications as applied to pipeline construction and maintenance, ability to prepare equipment and parts specifications; ability to prepare estimates of materials and cost(s).
5. Working knowledge of and ability to operate a computer utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, subordinates, city officials, company representatives and regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal formats to public, sub-ordinates, city officials, company representatives and regulatory agencies.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S):

1. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver's License.
2. Possession of a valid Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) S-1 Waterworks Systems Operator Certification.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan EGLE S-1 Waterworks Systems Operator Certification and serve as, or be designated to serve as, the Operator in Charge (OIC) of the City's water distribution system.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands:
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, and incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration). Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Exempt - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department. Due to varying hiring timelines and recruitment processes, not all applicants may receive notification of the final hiring decision.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
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Do you have five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in public works and water systems, including supervisory duties?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a valid State of Michigan driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a valid Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) S-1 Waterworks Systems Operator Certification.

• Yes
• No

04
Do you understand that you must possess and maintain a valid Michigan EGLE S-1 Waterworks Systems Operator Certification and serve as, or be designated to serve as, the Operator in Charge (OIC) of the City's water distribution system?

• Yes
• No

Required Question