Highway Maintenance Man 2024-132

City of Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Worker to join their Department of Public Works. This role involves maintaining roadways, sidewalks, and public infrastructure, ensuring the safety and functionality of city services. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a Massachusetts Class B CDL License, and a willingness to engage in heavy manual labor. With a supportive environment and a range of benefits, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community maintenance and improvement.

Benefits

Recurring Sick Time

Vacation

Thirteen Holidays Per Year

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a Massachusetts Class B CDL License.
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roadways, sidewalks, and public infrastructures.
• Participate in snow and ice removal operations.
• Drive highway maintenance vehicles and complete logs.

Skills

Heavy Manual Labor

Excavation

Construction Maintenance

Vehicle Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Air Compressor

Jackhammer

Job description

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Employment Status: UFCW Laborers Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time (40 Hours)

Schedule : Mon-Fri – 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: MA Class B CDL License, MA Class A CDL License (must be obtained within one (1) year of hire)

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works - Highway Division is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker who is responsible for maintaining roadways, sidewalks, lawns, tree, drains, sewer lines and public infrastructures such as buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Perform construction maintenance work on streets, sidewalks, tree belts and other public property.
• Perform excavation, bracing, sheet pilling and grading.
• Fill potholes and cave-ins.
• Maintains, cleans and construct sewers, catch basins, drains and manholes.
• Actively participates in snow and ice removal operations.
• Performs "Flag" duties at job sites on occasion.
• Erects manholes and catch basins.
• Lays sewer pipe and house waste connections.
• May assist in Forestry operations as needed.
• Operates air compressor and jackhammer.
• Performs general labor duties as required.
• Drives highway maintenance vehicles and completes daily vehicle maintenance logs.
• Abide by City of Chicopee Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts Class B CDL License – Required
• Massachusetts Class A CDL License – Required(mustbe obtained within one (1) year of hire).
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

BENEFITS

TheCityofChicopeeprovidesitsemployees(contingentuponemploymentstatus) with a robust benefits package which include the following:

Recurring Sick Time,

Vacation,

Thirteen Holidays Per Year,

Retirement Plan, and more…

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following:

Go to chicopeema.gov/jobs and apply online by selecting the job and

Select‘ download application ’ on the City’s employment page and deliver it along with your resume to:

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer .