Laborer - Water

Laborer

Department of Public Works - Water and Sewer Division

Minimum: $31.12/hour

Maximum: $33.03/hour

Per 2025-2028 AFSCME* contract

Posting Date: September 22, 2026

Closing Date: October 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans start hire date.

Retirement plan includes 401a and Health Savings plans with employer contribution.

Opportunities for hourly bonuses for S, D and IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Certifications

The Water & Sewer Division is dedicated to serving residents of the City of Troy by ensuring that the quality of the drinking water is above all standards and that water needed to fight fires is never compromised. They are also dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient discharge of wastewater to the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) waste treatment facility.

DUTIES

· Perform general labor and maintenance work, storm and sanitary sewer maintenance and clean-out, water main maintenance and repair, and locate underground utilities.

· Snow removal on major and subdivision roads.

· Operate and performs routine maintenance on light power equipment including boring machines, water and sewer maintenance equipment, jackhammers, etc.

· Use non-power tools including shovels, rakes, wrenches, wheelbarrows, etc.

· Operate trucks, tractors, loaders, sewer cleaning equipment, etc.

· Perform other similar work assignments.

REQUIREMENTS

· High school graduate (or GED equivalent).

· Minimum of one year of paid experience in outdoor underground labor, including the use of light equipment such as shovels, picks, jackhammers, and similar tools.

· Must have at the time of application, and maintain, a valid Michigan driver license with a good driving record (based on City of Troy standards).

· Will be required to obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), including air brakes and (N) endorsement, and Medical Card as required by the State of Michigan before probation period is complete.

· As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen (including marijuana).  

PREFERENCES

· Two (2) or more years of recent experience working on water main systems.

· Knowledge of the operation of mechanical and power equipment and traffic and safety rules and regulations concerning the use of this equipment.

· Current State of Michigan S-4 Water Distribution Certification or higher water distribution certification.

· Current CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) including air brakes and (N) endorsement. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

· Applicants must receive at least a score of 70 on the interview to be placed on the eligible list.

· Successful applicant to be appointed within eight (8) weeks of being awarded the position.

· Vacancy will be filled pursuant to Article 22 Posting of Vacancy in the current AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.

HOURS

Monday – Friday; 6:30 am – 3:00 pm.

Overtime is required; employees must work at least 50% of overtime occurrences offered.

EVALUATION PROCESS

TYPE

Demonstration

Interview

WEIGHT

    50%

Applicants must receive at least a score of 70 on each portion to be placed on the eligible list.

50%

100%

APPLY

Applications are available online at www.troymi.gov/jobopenings

Internal applicants, apply here https://ukg.troymi.gov/.

*The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit represents this position. There may be contract language which could impact the selection process. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and state law.