Highway Maintenance Worker

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

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)

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, trees, drains, sewer lines and public infrastructures such as buildings.

• 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.
• 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 needed.
• Drives highway maintenance vehicles and completes daily vehicle maintenance logs.
• Abide by City of Chicopee Health and Safety policies and procedures.

See attached for full job description.

• 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. (Or one to three (1-3) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingentuponemploymentstatus) with a robust benefits package which includes the following:

• Recurring Sick Time,
• Vacation,
• Thirteen Holidays Per Year,
• Retirement Plan, and more…

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following:

Select:
Download Application under “Tools”.

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job   Category DPW - Highway Division Status Open Salary Grade 5L, Step 05 – Step 08: $18.31 - $21.00/Hour + License(s) Posted March 12, 2026 12:00 PM Closing September 14, 2026 9:00 AM