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City of Chicopee Water System Maintenance-Hydrant Maint. in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Water System Maintenance / Hydrant Maintenance 2024-082 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 Water System Maintenance Worker who will be assigned to Hydrant Maintenance with the primary responsibility of maintaining the City-owned fire hydrants including but not limited to repairs and rebuilds, flushing, replacement of worn meters, and overall assistance with water system maintenance. Qualifications To be minimally qualified, one must meet the following criteria: High School Diploma or Equivalent (2) Years of experience in hydrant maintenance Must possess a CDL Class B (Class A Preferred) Must possess a Massachusetts Water Distribution License Grade 2 Licenses (If Applicable) CDL Class B (Class A Preferred), Water Distribution License Grade 2 Essential Duties Include Maintain City-owned fire hydrants and hydrants records. Lubricates hydrants, inspects hydrant rods, thrust plates and nozzles on a regular basis. Flushes city owned fire hydrants. Assist with installation of water services. Must be available to assist with snow removal operations, during normal working hours but also for evenings, weekends, holidays. Other duties as assigned per the full job description. Salary/Compensation Employment Status: UFCW Laborer\'s Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time Salary: Grade 08L, Step 05 - Starting at \$20.69 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. Contact & Application Information If this position aligns with your goals, experience, or skills, apply today using one of the following methods: Apply online via our \'Employment Opportunities\' page, select a position and click \'Apply Now\'. OR Select \'Download Application\', fill it out, and mail it or hand deliver it (along with your resume) to the City of Chicopee Human Resources Department, located at 274 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013. Questions? Call, Email or Text: ChicopeeCAREERS P: (413) 594 ? 1584 C: (413) 523 ? 2394 E: resume@chicopeema.gov