Job Openings

THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS ONLY ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR CURRENT JOBS POSTED.

 THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

Equipment Operator

The City of St. Louis Public Works Department is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works. Workload may require that this individual also work with the City of St. Louis Water Department, fulfilling a similar role as Water Operator.  As this is a “base” position within the Departments, candidates should expect to perform the basic tasks of both Departments as Management sees fit.  Required skills and experience are as follows.

  • Minimum of a High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Experience in sewer or water utility work and repairs is a plus.
  • Experience operating a variety of equipment such as tractors, wheel loader, backhoe, dump trucks, leaf vacuum, mowers, blowers, chain saws, sewer truck, trencher, and similar equipment, is a plus.
  • Candidate must be able to attend training classes as required and obtain the necessary certificates and licenses in the areas of need as determined by Management with input by the candidate.
  • Commercial Driver license class A with N endorsement, or the ability to obtain one. The selected candidate will work with his Department Supervisor to determine when this license will be required.
  • The ability to take direction well, troubleshoot problems and be a team player.
  • The starting rate of pay for this position is $19.71 per hour in accordance with the current Union contract with a probation period of 180 days.
  • This position includes an attractive benefit package including retirement, health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, sick, personal, holidays, clothing and cell phone allowances.
  • This is a Union position affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 876.
  • Areas of work for this position would include but not be limited to, streets, sewers (storm and sanitary), parks, cemetery, municipal pool, water lines, valves, and hydrants, and other DPW and Water Department responsibilities as needed.
  • The selected candidate must be able to adjust his weekly work schedule to meet the requirements of the DPW and Water Department as determined by the Management.

Individuals wishing to be considered for this position may submit a letter of interest, resume’ and copies of any current licenses along with a completed City of St. Louis Full-Time Employment application, Criminal History Background check form, and Authorization of Information Release form to Calvin Martyn, DPW Superintendent, c/o City Clerk at 300 N. Mill Street, St. Louis, MI 48880 by 2:00 PM, March 11, 2025.

The City of St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.

Water Distribution Operator

The City of St. Louis Water Department is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Water Distribution  Operator.  As this is a “base” position within the Department, candidates should expect to perform the basic tasks.  Required skills and experience are as follows.

  • Minimum of a High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Experience in water utility work and repairs is a plus.
  • Experience operating a variety of equipment such as tractors, backhoe, dump trucks, trencher, and similar equipment, is a plus.
  • Candidate must be able to attend training classes as required and obtain the necessary certificates and licenses as determined by Management with input by the candidate. It is expected that the selected candidate will obtain his State water operator certificates.
  • Commercial Driver license class A with N endorsement, or the ability to obtain one. The selected candidate will work with his Department Supervisor to determine when this license will be required.
  • The ability to take direction well, troubleshoot problems and be a team player.
  • The starting rate of pay for this position is $19.71 per hour in accordance with the current Union contract with a probation period of 180 days.
  • This position includes an attractive benefit package including retirement, health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, sick, personal, holidays, clothing and cell phone allowances.
  • This is a Union position affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 876.
  • Areas of work for this position would include but not be limited to, water lines, valves, and hydrants, sewer pump stations, assistance with cemetery work such as grave opening and closing, concrete foundation work, and other Water Department responsibilities as needed.

Individuals wishing to be considered for this position may submit a letter of interest, resume’ and copies of any current licenses along with a completed City of St. Louis Full-Time Employment application, Criminal History Background check form, and Authorization of Information Release form to Keith Risdon, Director of Public Services, c/o City Clerk at 300 N. Mill Street, St. Louis, MI 48880 by 2:00 PM, March 11, 2025.

The City of St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.

Seasonal Laborer - Dept. of Public Works

The City of St. Louis Public Works Department is seeking candidates to fill the position of a Seasonal Laborer for the Department of Public Works. Required skills and experience are as follows.

  • A valid Michigan operator’s license is required.
  • Ability to perform various tasks, such as ground maintenance (mowing, leaf and brush pick up, snow shoveling), manual labor and equipment operations, in all types of weather and working conditions is required. Also, must be willing to crawl into small spaces and inspect water lines.
  • Experience operating technology based applications working with an iPad and on a computer desktop.
  • Experience operating a variety of equipment such as tractors, small dump trucks, leaf vacuum, mowers, blowers, chain saws, etc.
  • The ability to take direction well, troubleshoot problems and be a team player.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • The rate of pay for this position is $14.50 per hour.

Interested candidates should complete and submit the City of St. Louis Part-Time Employment application, Criminal History Background Check Form, and Authorization of Information Release Form (located in the documents folder on this page) to Calvin Martyn, DPW Superintendent c/o Jamie Long, City Clerk at 300 N. Mill Street, St. Louis, MI 48880.

Questions about this position can be directed to the DPW Superintendent by calling 989-681-3644.

The City of St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.

Police Officer – Entry Level/Experienced Officer

(currently MCOLES certified preferred)

St. Louis Police Department
Opening Date: 01/31/2025
Closing date: Until filled

Contact Person: Chief Richard Ramereiz
Phone Number: (989) 681-5285
Email: rramereiz@stlouismi.com

The St. Louis Police Department is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Full-Time Police Officer.  The St. Louis Police Department provides 24-hour police coverage to the City of St. Louis.  Patrol officers work 12 hours shifts (six 12-hour days and one 8-hour day per pay period).

The St. Louis Police Department is in central Michigan near the intersection of US-127 and M46.  St. Louis is approximately three square miles in size.  The last official US Census shows the population of St. Louis, MI to be 7482.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • All applicants must be MCOLES licensed or eligible for licensing upon appointment.
  • Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license
  • No felony convictions and/or disqualifying criminal history
  • Possess an Associate Degree or higher
  • Must pass a physical, drug screen, vision and hearing test.

Starting benefits, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement include:

  • Starting wage of $28.15 Hr. After six years $33.82 Hr.
  • FTO receives an additional $0.50 per hour for hours worked as the FTO.
  • Night Shift Premium of $0.50 per hour for nightshift (7p-7a) or mid-shift (3p-3a) officers.
  • BC/BS health insurance with Health Savings Account
  • MERS Defined Contribution retirement plan
  • Delta Dental
  • Vision Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Optional Deferred 457 plan. The city will match employee contributions into the 457 account up to 2% annually.
  • Child-Care Flex Spending account
  • Short term disability and long-term disability for all eligible full-time employees
  • 80 hours of vacation after one full year of service. Vacation benefits increase with every five years of continued full-time employment.  Maximum vacation benefit of 200 hours after eighteen years of service.
  • 24 hours personal time annually
  • 54 hours sick time annually after one full year of service
  • Training and certification programs as determined necessary.

Those interested may respond to Chief Richard Ramereiz with a completed City of St. Louis Full-Time Employment application, Criminal History Background check form, and Authorization of Information Release form which can all be located in the documents folder on this webpage.  Please include a cover letter and resume.

Chief Richard Ramereiz
St. Louis Police Department
300 N. Mill Street
St. Louis, MI 48880
Bus: (989) 681-5285
Fax: (989) 681-4620
rramereiz@stlouismi.com