Highway Maintenance Worker - City of Chicopee

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER Department: DPW - Highway Employment Status:
UFCW Laborers Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time (40 Hours) Salary: Grade 5L,
Step 05 - $18.31 + License Schedule: Mon-Fri - 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Certifications/Licenses Required: MA Class B CDL License, MA Class A CDL
License (must be obtained within one (1) year of hire) SUMMARY The City
of Chicopee's Department of Public Works - Highway Division is hiring a
Highway Maintenance Worker who is responsible for maintaining roadways,
sidewalks, lawns, tree, drains, sewer lines and public infrastructures
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. May assist in Forestry operations as needed. Operates
air compressor and jackhammer. 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. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class B CDL
License - Required Massachusetts Class A CDL License - Required (must be
obtained within one (1) year of hire). Willingness to perform heavy
manual labor. 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