Highway Maintenance Worker

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Department: DPW - Highway
Employment Status: UFCW Laborers Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time (40 Hours)
Salary: Grade 5L, Step 05 - $18.31 - $21.00 + 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.
Knowledge of and experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks.
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