Highway Maintenance Worker

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER Department: DPW - Highway Employment Status:

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

Step 05 - $18.31 - $21.00 + 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. 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. 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