City of Chicopee
Position:
Highway Maintenance Craftsperson
Department: DPW - Highway Employment Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW 1459 Laborers, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) Salary: Grade 6L, Step 05 – Step 08: $20.51 - $23.97/Hour + Licenses Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class B CDL License, Massachusetts Class A CDL License (Must be obtained within one (1) year of hire).
SUMMARY
The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Work’s Highway Division is hiring a Highway Maintenance Craftsperson who will be responsible for maintaining roadways, sidewalks, lawns, trees, drains, sewer lines and public infrastructure such as buildings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Perform construction maintenance work on streets, sidewalks, tree belts and other public property.
- Perform excavation, bracing, sheet pilling and grading.
- Fill potholes and cave-ins.
- Maintains, cleans and construct sewers, catch basins, drains and manholes.
- Clear overgrowth.
- Actively participates in snow and ice removal operations.
- Performs "Flag" duties at job sites on occasion.
- Erects manholes and catch basins.
- Lays sewer pipe and house waste connections.
- Constructs sidewalk forms and finishes concrete.
- May assist in Forestry operations as needed.
- Operates air compressor and jackhammer.
- Supervises others and works, in the building and maintenance trades.
- Performs general labor duties as required.
- Drives highway maintenance vehicles and completes daily vehicle maintenance logs.
- Abide by City of Chicopee Health and Safety policies and procedures.
(See attached for full job description)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Massachusetts Class B CDL License – Required.
- Massachusetts Class A CDL License (Must be obtained within one (1) year of hire). - Required
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three (1 – 3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. – Required
- Knowledge of and experience in construction, street and building maintenance, carpentry, and/or other skilled crafts.
- Working knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.
BENEFITS
The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the following:
Recurring Sick Time, Vacation, Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement Plan, and more…
HOW TO APPLY
If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following:
‘Indeed Apply’ OR Select: “Download Application” under “Tools”
Human Resources Department Chicopee City Hall – 1st Floor 274 Front Street Chicopee, MA, 01013
Questions? Phone: (413) 594-1510 Email: hr@chicopeema.gov
The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.