CSO-Special Motor Equipment Operator 2026-092

Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recurring Sick Time

Vacation

Thirteen Holidays Per Year

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The City of Chicopee’s DPW Combined Overflow Department is hiring a Special Motor Equipment Operator. This role operates and maintains heavy sewer equipment (dump trucks, jet rodder/vactor trucks) and supports maintenance of the city’s collection system.

Requires CDL-B (A preferred) with air brakes/tanked endorsement and Grade II Collection Systems License or ability to obtain within 1 year. Work includes sewer inspections, repairs, and report writing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1 year related wastewater experience or training; or equivalent
• MA Class B CDL driver’s license required (Class A preferred)
• Air brakes and tanker endorsement required
• Grade II Collection Systems License required or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Massachusetts 4E Hoisting License required or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Massachusetts Wastewater Operator’s license preferred
• Working knowledge of sewer cleaning vehicles, equipment and tools
• OSHA regulations knowledge and Microsoft Office familiarity

Responsibilities

• Inspects, cleans, and repairs manholes, pipes, sewer lines, catch basins and connected structures.
• Supervise assigned personnel in providing quality work assignments.
• Observe and instruct safe work habits.
• Operate and maintain jet rodder/vactor trucks and other sewer equipment.
• Maintain written and preventive maintenance schedules and report on work.
• Complete work orders and input data into devices.
• Engage in CSO inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Work in sewers and confined spaces; perform camera inspections as directed.

Skills

CDL-B proficiency

Air brakes endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Grade II Collection Systems License

4E Hoisting License

OSHA knowledge

Microsoft Office familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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CSO-Special Motor Equipment Operator 2026-092

City of Chicopee

Position:

CSO Special Motor Equipment Operator

Department: DPW Combined Overflow

Employment Status: Non-Exempt; UFCW 1459 Laborers; Full-Time

(40 Hours/Week)

Pay Grade : Grade 8L; Step 05-Step 08

Salary Range : $22.98/Hour - $25.88/Hour

Schedule : Monday – Friday; 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: CDL-B (A preferred) with air brakes/tanked endorsement Grade II Collections or obtain one year Hoisting 4E or obtain in six months, WWTP License (preferred).

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee’s DPW Combined Overflow Department is hiring a Special Motor Equipment Operator. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining special equipment such as dump trucks, sewer jet rodder/vactor trucks. Rod trucks, TV camera equipment and vehicles, hydraulic winch trucks, power bucket machines, and other sewer cleaning/repairing equipment and vehicles. Engaging in the maintenance and repair of the City’s collection systems

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Inspects, cleans, and repairs manholes, pipes, sewer lines, catch basins and all connected structures.
• Supervise assigned personnel in providing quality work assignments.
• Observes and instructs safe work habits.
• Uses power equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains written work and preventative maintenance work schedules.
• Gives both oral and written reports on work assignments as needed.
• Performs work from work orders, inputs work into palm pilots and/or other information recording devices as required. Downloads information into data collection devices.
• Originates and performs work orders and preventative maintenance/repair on the Collection System tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs jet rodder/vactor truck, rod truck, TV camera, catch basin cleaner, hydraulic winch, bucket machine, and other sewer cleaning/repair equipment and vehicles.
• Work in sewers and in confined spaces.
• Performs lateral house connection cleaning and camera inspections as directed.
• Meets with the public and informs them of ongoing activities in regards to work assignments.
• Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) inspections maintenance and repairs.
• Submits verbal or written reports to City, MADEP, USEPA as required.
• Must work emergency on ‘beeper’ duty when needed.
• Performs all related duties as directed by the WPC Chief Operator or other supervising authority.
• Abides by City of Chicopee Health and Safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One (1) year related experience and/or training in the wastewater industry or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MA Class B CDL driver’s license - required (Class A preferred)
• Air brakes and tanker endorsement – required
• Grade II (2) Collection Systems License required or ability to obtain within one year.
• Massachusetts 4E Hoisting License required or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• MA Wastewater Operator’s license (preferred).
• Working knowledge of sewer cleaning vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of pertinent Federal and State regulations.

BENEFITS

TheCityofChicopeeprovidesitsemployees(contingentuponemploymentstatus)witharobustbenefitspackage which include the following:

• Recurring Sick Time,
• Vacation,
• Thirteen Holidays Per Year,
• Retirement Plan, and more…