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Meter Repairman/Foreman 2024-084 Department - DPW Water Department Description The Chicopee Department of Public Works preserves, maintains, and improves the City\'s infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, trees, parks, cemeteries, signs, traffic signals, sewers, and storm drains. About the Job The City of Chicopee\'s Department of Public Works - Water Division is hiring a Meter Repairperson/Foreman who performs skilled maintenance work in the replacement, installation, repair, testing, and maintenance of water meters and appurtenances. Investigates possible water leaks and locates Service Boxes or Gate Valves used to perform such work. Aids in the implementation of the Water Shut-Off Policy under the direction of the superintendent. Qualifications To be minimally qualified, one must meet the following criteria: Massachusetts Class B CDL driver\'s license required, Class A CDL preferred. Massachusetts Water Distribution License Grade 2 required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Two (2) years of experience in water meter installation, in addition to two (2) years of experience as a Water Systems Maintenance worker. Working knowledge of a wide variety of hand tools, air tools and hydraulic tools. Willingness to perform heavy manual labor. Licenses (If Applicable) MA CDL-B required (CDL-A Preferred), MA Grade 3D Operator (Within 6 Months of Hire) - MA Grade 2D License will be considered Essential Duties Include Installs Commercial, Industrial, and Residential water meters as adopted by the Water Department. Verifies installation completion status of meters using various reports and systems, identifies non-communicating meters, and identifies/resolves discrepancies. Opens manhole covers, pumps out meter pits as needed to install, repair, read and maintain water meters. Keeps accurate records as to the location, size, make and serial numbers of meters. Checks water pressure in dwellings and performs flow tests to determine possible restrictions. Inspects water service for leaks, faulty register, damaged meters, cross connections, and illegal connections relating to the meter and/or water service installation. Maintains and stocks utility truck assigned to the Meter Repairmen, to ensure both the vehicle is in good working order, clean, and is stocked with all necessary components required for each day\'s scheduled work as well as emergency work. Willingness to work in confined spaces such as meter pits, behind walls and under stairs where water meters and services are typically located. Must be available for emergency work in the event of a water main failure (nights and weekends). May be required to work Emergency Stand-By duty. Abides by City of Chicopee Health and Safety policies and procedures. Salary/Compensation Employment Status: UFCW Laborer\'s Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time Salary: Grade 11L, Step 05 - Starting at \$25.14 per hour + Licenses Expected Hours of Work This is a Full-Time, 40-hour per week position, with a schedule of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Location(s) 115 Baskin Drive, Chicopee, MA 01020 Benefits & Perks The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, 12+ Paid Holidays, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans (457b), a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more. Questions? Call, Email or Text: ChicopeeCAREERS P: (413) 594 ? 1584 C: (413) 523 ? 2394 E: resume@chicopeema.gov