Highway Maintenance Craftsperson

City of Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicopee is hiring a Highway Maintenance Craftsperson to maintain roadways, sidewalks, and public infrastructure. Responsibilities include street maintenance, snow removal, and operating maintenance vehicles. Candidates must have a valid Massachusetts Class B CDL License, and obtain a Class A License within one year. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with related experience in construction or maintenance. Join a dedicated team focused on community public works.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class B CDL License.
• Must obtain a Massachusetts Class A CDL License within one year of hire.
• High school diploma or GED; related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction maintenance work on streets and sidewalks.
• Participate in snow and ice removal operations.
• Drive highway maintenance vehicles.

Skills

Construction maintenance work

Excavation and grading

Knowledge of hand and power tools

Heavy manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Massachusetts Class B CDL License

Massachusetts Class A CDL License (to be obtained within one year)

Job description

Summary

Highway Maintenance Craftsperson. The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Works Highway Division is hiring a Highway Maintenance Craftsperson to be responsible for maintaining roadways, sidewalks, lawns, trees, drains, sewer lines, and public infrastructure such as buildings.

Essential Duties

• Perform construction maintenance work on streets, sidewalks, tree belts and other public property.
• Perform excavation, bracing, sheet piling and grading.
• Fill potholes and cave-ins.
• Maintain, clean and construct sewers, catch basins, drains and manholes.
• Clear overgrowth.
• Actively participate in snow and ice removal operations.
• Perform "Flag" duties at job sites on occasion.
• Erect manholes and catch basins.
• Laying sewer pipe and house waste connections.
• Construct sidewalk forms and finishes concrete.
• May assist in forestry operations as needed.
• Operate air compressor and jackhammer.
• Supervise others and work in the building and maintenance trades.
• Perform general labor duties as required.
• Drive highway maintenance vehicles and complete 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 (must be obtained within one (1) year of hire) – Required.
• High school diploma or GED; or one to three (1‑3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Knowledge of and experience in construction, street and building maintenance, carpentry, and/or other skilled crafts.
• Working knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.