Position Title: Highway Maintenance Craftsperson

Department: DPW Highway

Employment Status: Non-Exempt; Full-Time

Salary: UCFW Laborer’s Union, Grade 06L, Step 05 – Starting pay – $18.36 per hour License(s)

Licenses: Valid Class B Driver’s License, Valid Class A Driver’s License obtained within one (1) year of hire

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Works – Highway Divisionis hiring a Highway Maintenance Craftspersonto be responsible for maintaining roadways, sidewalks, lawns, trees, drains, sewer lines, and public infrastructure such as buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE

• Perform excavation, bracing, sheet pilling and grading.
• Fill potholes and cave-ins.
• Maintains, cleans and construct sewers, catch basins, drains and manholes.
• Actively participates in snow and ice removal operations.
• Lays sewer pipe and house waste connections
• Constructs sidewalk forms and finishes concrete.
• Supervises others and works in the building and maintenance trades.
• Other duties as assigned per the full job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent level of education (GED/ HiSet); or a minimum of one month of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class B Driver’s License
• Knowledge and experience in construction, street and building maintenance, carpentry and/or other skilled crafts along with knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Must obtain a Massachusetts Class A Driver’s License within one (1) year of hire.

COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE, & BENEFITS

This is a Full-Time, 40 hours/week position, with a schedule of 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday.

This role is classified in the UFCW Laborer’s Union as Grade 06L, Step 05, with a minimum starting pay of_ $18.36 per hour License(s)_, with periodic step and pay increases upon continuous completion of employment with the City of Chicopee.

The City of Chicopee provides its employees () with a robust benefits package which include the following Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans (457b), a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more.

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply online via our 'Employment Opportunities' page, select a position and click 'Apply Now'.

OR

• Select 'Download Application', fill it out and mail it or hand deliver it (along with your resume) to the City of Chicopee Human Resources Department, located at 274 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013.

Questions?

Call, Email or Text:

ChicopeeCAREERS

P: (413) 594 – 1584

C: (413) 523 – 2394

E: resume@chicopeema.gov

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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.36 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Heavy Manual Labor: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL-B or CDL-A Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person