Highway Maintenance Craftsperson

Highway Maintenance Craftsperson SUMMARY The City of Chicopee's

Department of Public Works' Highway Division is hiring a Highway

Maintenance Craftsperson to be responsible for maintaining roadways,

sidewalks, lawns, trees, drains, sewer lines, and public infrastructure

such as buildings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING

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. Constructs sidewalk forms and

finishes concrete. May assist in Forestry operations as needed. Operates

air compressor and jackhammer. Supervises others and works, in the

building and maintenance trades. 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 (Must be obtained

within one (1) year of hire). - Required High school diploma or General

Education Degree (GED); or one to three (1 - 3) months related

experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and

Experience. - Required Knowledge Of And Experience In Construction, street and building maintenance, carpentry, and/or other skilled crafts.

Working knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools. Ability to

follow oral and written instructions. Willingness to perform heavy

manual labor.