Water Pollution Control - Attendant 2026-026

City of Chicopee

Position:

Water Pollution Control - Attendant

Department: DPW - Wastewater Employment Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW 1459 Laborers, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) Pay Range: Grade 06L: Step 05 – Step 08 $20.51/Hour - $23.97/Hour (+ Licenses) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class B CDL License, Air brakes and Tanker Endorsement, Massachusetts 2C Hoisting License or obtain within six (6) months.

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Work’s Water Pollution Control Division is hiring a Water Pollution Control-Attendant who will assist in the operation, maintenance, cleaning, and repair of all plant process equipment, buildings and grounds, for their proper and safe operation. Also drives vehicles to transport facility residuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Clean, lubricate, maintain, compressors, vehicles, shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery, works with preventative maintenance program and related tasks.
• In charge of day-to-day maintenance of all assigned vehicles; drive, maintain, clean, scheduling of routine preventative maintenance and registry inspection.
• Participates in the day-to-day repairs, cleaning, mowing, polish, and maintenance of all buildings inside and outside grounds of establishment.
• Cuts grass and trim weeds, digs flower beds and plants flowers.
• Cleans buildings, washes windows/floors, general janitorial duties, and empties trash.
• Purchases supplies and materials according to City purchasing procedures.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning/janitorial supplies, building and ground maintenance supplies and order same as needed.
• Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Rake rags, grit, and takes care of material recycling.
• Clean/operate scum and grit collection, paint and lubricate equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, maintain spare parts.
• Replaces worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring, and belts, in machines and equipment such as snow blower, and riding mower.
• Works in enclosed tanks and underground confined spaces.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine(s).
• Operates CDL vehicles as needed for the removal, emptying of containers, transportation and disposal of residuals and material(s).
• Operates all City owned vehicles including skid steer, loader, roll-off truck, etc.
• Abides by City of Chicopee Health and Safety policies and procedures.

(See attached for full job description)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts Class B CDL License. – Required
• Air brakes and Tanker Endorsement. - Required
• Massachusetts Class A CDL License. – Preferred
• Massachusetts 2C Hoisting License or obtain within six (6) months.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Required

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: Recruiting@chicopeema.gov

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.