Water System Maintenance Worker

Water System Maintenance Wroker Department: DPW - Water Employment

Status: UFCW Laborers Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time (40 Hours) Salary:

Grade 6L, Step 05 - \$18.31/Hour + Licenses Schedule: Mon-Fri - 7:00AM -

3:30PM Certifications/Licenses Required: MA Class B CDL License SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee\'s Department of Public Works - Water Division is

hiring a Water System Maintenance Worker. Under supervision/direction,

the Water System Maintenance Worker will work with personnel, equipment,

and resources to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual

work in the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a

water system including water mains, service connections, hydrants,

meters, and valves. In this role, one must be available for emergency

work in the event of a water main failure (nights, weekends, and

holidays), and additionally may be required to work Emergency Night

Stand-by Duty. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Install and repair water mains

and appurtenances. Install and repair water service connections.

Operate, clean, and maintain tapping and drilling machines. Operate,

clean, and maintain pumping equipment used in the installation and

maintenance of water mains and service connections. Repairs trenches and

excavations by patching with bituminous and concrete materials. Washes

and cleans all motor vehicles, as directed by foreman or other

supervising authority. Maintains material stock on utility truck as

directed by the supervising authority. Other duties as assigned per the

full job description. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class B CDL License -

Required Massachusetts Class A CDL License - Preferred Minimum (1) year

of related experience and/or training or a combination of education and

experience/training Working knowledge of water treatment and systems

operations Working knowledge of a wide variety of hand tools, air tools

and hydraulic tools 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

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