City of Chicopee
Position:
Water System Maintenance Worker
Department: DPW - Water Employment Status: UFCW Laborer’s Union, Non-Exempt, Full-Time (40 Hours) Salary: Grade 5L, Step 05 - $19.89/Hour - $22.66/Hour + Licenses Schedule: Mon – Fri 7:00AM – 3:30PM Certifications/Licenses Required: MA Class B CDL License, Class A CDL License Preferred
SUMMARY
The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Works – Water Division is hiring a Water System Maintenance Worker. Under supervision/direction, the Water System Maintenance Worker will work with personnel, equipment, and resources to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual work in the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a water system including water mains, service connections, hydrants, meters, and valves. In this role, one must be available for emergency work in the event of a water main failure (nights, weekends, and holidays), and additionally may be required to work Emergency Night Stand-by Duty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Install and repair water mains and appurtenances.
- Install and repair water service connections.
- Operate, clean, and maintain tapping and drilling machines.
- Operate, clean, and maintain pumping equipment used in the installation and maintenance of water mains and service connections.
- Repairs trenches and excavations by patching with bituminous and concrete materials.
- Washes and cleans all motor vehicles, as directed by foreman or other supervising authority.
- Maintains material stock on utility truck as directed by the supervising authority.
- Other duties as assigned per the full job description.
(See attached for full job description)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Massachusetts Class B CDL License - Required
- Massachusetts Class A CDL License – Preferred
- Minimum (1) year of related experience and/or training or a combination of education and experience/training
- Working knowledge of water treatment and systems operations
- Working knowledge of a wide variety of hand tools, air tools and hydraulic tools
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
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: HRRecruiting@chicopeema.gov
The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.