Special MEO

Special MEO Department: DPW - Forestry Employment Status: Non-Exempt;

UFCW 1459 Laborers; Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) Pay Grade: Grade 08L; Step

05 - Step 08 Salary Range: $21.31/Hour - $24.13/Hour + Licenses

Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Certifications/Licenses Required:

Valid Massachusetts Class B CDL License, Massachusetts Class A CDL

License - Preferred, Valid Massachusetts 1C Hoisting License within six

• months, Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Certification,

First Aid and CPR Certified. SUMMARY The City of Chicopee's Department

of Public Works' - Forestry Division is hiring a Special MEO who will

be involved in all Forestry Department operations. Work is performed

under the supervision of the City Arborist who assigns work and areas of

responsibility. This is a 40-hour work week position with mandatory

overtime and emergency response. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Participates

in the removal and pruning of city trees. Operate equipment used in

Forestry Department operations. Participates in maintaining city tree

nursery. Participates in the planting, transplanting, and establishment

of trees, bushes, and shrubs. Responsible for the safe and proficient

operation of all Forestry Department equipment and techniques.

Participates in the maintenance and repairs of all Forestry Department

equipment. Participates in the care of all city trees as pertaining to

arboricultural standards and the Public Shade Tree Laws. Participates in

the performance of aerial work for other city departments such as

holiday light installation and aerial inspections of public facilities.

Participates in continuing education to maintain certifications and

licenses. Participates in all facets of snow operations. Must be

available for overtime. All other related tasks as assigned by the City

Arborist and/or Superintendent of Public Works. Abide by City of

Chicopee Health And Safety Policies And Procedures. QUALIFICATIONS Valid Massachusetts Class B CDL License. - Required Massachusetts Class A CDL

License - Preferred Valid Massachusetts 1C Hoisting License within six

• months. - Required Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP)

Certification. - Required First Aid and CPR Certified. - Required High

School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or a minimum of one

• year operating Heavy Equipment. - Required Minimum one (1) year

experience in municipal public work's operation. - Required Or

Equivalent Combination Of Education, Experience, Skills And Training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be

substituted for specific educational/experience requirement.