Highway Maintenance Worker

City of Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicopee is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to maintain roadways, sidewalks, and public infrastructure. Responsibilities include construction work, snow removal, and operating maintenance vehicles. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Sick Time

Vacation

Holidays

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Class B CDL License required.
• Massachusetts Class A CDL License must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roadways, sidewalks, lawns, and public infrastructure.
• Perform construction and maintenance work on public property.
• Participate in snow and ice removal operations.

Skills

Heavy Manual Labor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Essential Duties Include:

• Perform construction and 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.
• Participate in snow and ice removal operations.
• Perform "Flag" duties at job sites as needed.
• Erect manholes and catch basins.
• Lay sewer pipes and house waste connections.
• Assist in Forestry operations as needed.
• Operate air compressors and jackhammers.
• 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 - Required (must be obtained within one year of hire).
• Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Benefits:

The City of Chicopee offers a comprehensive benefits package including Sick Time, Vacation, Holidays, Retirement Plan, and more.