Water System Maintenance Craftsman

Water System Maintenance Craftsman

City of Chicopee

Position: Water System Maintenance Craftsman

Department: DPW – Water

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

Schedule: Mon-Fri – 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Certifications/Licenses

Required:

High School Diploma or G.E.D, MA Class B CDL License (Class A Preferred), MA Water Distribution Grade 1 License

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works - Water Division is hiring a Water System Maintenance Craftsman that performs 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.

• 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.
• Repair trenches and excavations by patching with bituminous and concrete materials.
• Install, maintain, repair and "winter checks" fire hydrants. Install and/or remove domestic, commercial, and industrial meters.
• Work in diverse conditions including but not limited to rain, extreme heat, extreme cold, rugged landscape.
• Assist with snow removal operations, not only during normal working hours but also available evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain material stock on utility truck as directed by the supervising authority.
• Other duties as assigned per the full job description.

• Massachusetts Class B CDL License – Required
• Massachusetts Water Distribution Grade 1 License – Required
• Massachusetts Class A CDL License – Preferred
• Two (2) years of experience as a Water System Maintenance Worker
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Knowledge of and experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks.
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of hand, air, and hydraulic tools.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.

Recurring Sick Time,

Vacation,

Thirteen Holidays Per Year,

Retirement Plan, and more...