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City of Chicopee

Highway Maintenance Worker

MAFull-time

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER Department: DPW - Highway Employment Status:

UFCW Laborers Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time (40 Hours) Salary: Grade 5L,

Step 05 - \$18.31 + 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. 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