Position Title: Water System Maintenance Assigned to Hydrant Maintenance

Department: DPW Water

Employment Status: UCFW Laborer’s Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time

Salary: Grade 08L, Step 05 – Starting at $20.69 per hour Licenses

Licenses/Certifications: CDL Class B, Water Distribution Grade 2

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Works – Water Division is hiring a Water System Maintenance Worker to assign to Hydrant Maintenance to be primarily responsible for maintaining the City-owned fire hydrants including but not limited to repairs and rebuilds, flushing, replacement of worn meters, and overall assistance with water system maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE

• Maintain City-owned fire hydrants and hydrants records.
• Lubricates hydrants, inspects hydrant rods, thrust plates and nozzles on a regular basis.
• Flushes city owned fire hydrants.
• Assist with installation of water services.
• Must be available to assist with snow removal operations, during normal working hours but also for evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Other duties as assigned per the full job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 Years of experience in hydrant maintenance
• Must possess a CDL Class B
• Must possess a Massachusetts Water Distribution License Grade 2

COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE, & BENEFITS

The City of Chicopee provides its employees () with a robust benefits package which includes 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.

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

This role is classified as Grade 08L, Step 05,with a minimum starting payof$20.69 Licenses, with periodic step and pay increases upon continuous completion of employment with the City of Chicopee.

HOW TO APPLY

- Go to chicopeema.gov/jobs and apply online by selecting the job and ‘Apply Now’

- OR Select ‘download application’ on the City’s employment page and deliver it along with your resume to the Department of Human Resources, located at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, 1st Fl. Chicopee, MA. 01013.

Questions?

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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.69 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with Water Hydrants: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL B License (Required)

Work Location: In person