CSO Special Motor Equipment Operator

CSO Special Motor Equipment Operator Department: DPW Combined Overflow

Employment Status: Non-Exempt; UFCW 1459 Laborers; Full-Time (40

Hours/Week) Pay Grade: Grade 8L; Step 05-Step 08 Salary Range:

\$21.31/Hour - \$24.13/Hour Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: CDL-B (A preferred) with air

brakes/tanked endorsement Grade II Collections or obtain one year

Hoisting 4E or obtain in six months, WWTP License (preferred). SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee?s DPW Combined Overflow Department is hiring a

Special Motor Equipment Operator. This position is responsible for

operating and maintaining special equipment such as dump trucks, sewer

jet rodder/vactor trucks. Rod trucks, TV camera equipment and vehicles,

hydraulic winch trucks, power bucket machines, and other sewer

cleaning/repairing equipment and vehicles. Engaging in the maintenance

and repair of the City?s collection systems ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

Inspects, cleans, and repairs manholes, pipes, sewer lines, catch basins

and all connected structures. Supervise assigned personnel in providing

quality work assignments. Observes and instructs safe work habits. Uses

power equipment and vehicles. Maintains written work and preventative

maintenance work schedules. Gives both oral and written reports on work

assignments as needed. Performs work from work orders, inputs work into

Palm Pilots And/or Other Information Recording Devices As Required.

Downloads information into data collection devices. Originates and

performs work orders and preventative maintenance/repair on the

Collection System tools, equipment and vehicles. Operates, maintains,

and repairs jet rodder/vactor truck, rod truck, TV camera, catch basin

cleaner, hydraulic winch, bucket machine, and other sewer

cleaning/repair equipment and vehicles. Work in sewers and in confined

spaces. Performs lateral house connection cleaning and camera

inspections as directed. Meets with the public and informs them of

ongoing activities in regards to work assignments. Combined Sewer

Overflow (CSO) inspections maintenance and repairs. Submits verbal or

written reports to City, MADEP, USEPA as required. Must work emergency

on ?beeper? duty when needed. Performs all related duties as directed by

the WPC Chief Operator or other supervising authority. Abides by City of

Chicopee Health And Safety Procedures. QUALIFICATIONS High School

diploma or general education degree (GED). One (1) year related

experience and/or training in the wastewater industry or related field;

or equivalent combination of education and experience. MA Class B CDL

driver?s license - required (Class A preferred) Air brakes and tanker

endorsement - required Grade II (2) Collection Systems License required

or ability to obtain within one year. Massachusetts 4E Hoisting License

required or ability to obtain within six (6) months. MA Wastewater

Operator?s license (preferred). Working knowledge of sewer cleaning

vehicles, equipment and tools. Ability to follow oral and written

instructions. Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements. Working

knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Working knowledge of pertinent

Federal and State regulations. 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 - 2nd Floor 274 Front Street Chicopee, MA,

01013 Questions? Phone: (413) 594-1510 Email: Recruiting@chicopeema.gov