Pump Station Operator 2026-072

City of Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Vacation

Thirteen Holidays Per Year

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Works is hiring a Pump Station Operator for the CSO program. You will inspect, repair, and maintain pumping stations and equipment across the City, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and local requirements.

Shifts include weekends and weekday days; ideal candidate holds Class D license and MA operator licenses, and is prepared to obtain Grade 2 collection license within a year.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Class D Driver's License is required.
• Grade 3 MA Operators License required.
• Grade 2 Collection System License within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates to regulate flow of sewage.
• Operates and maintains pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage.
• Maintains log of operations and records meter readings and gauge results.

Skills

Pumps operation

Valve control

Meter readings & data interpretation

Safety procedures

Education

Massachusetts Class D Driver's License

Grade 3 MA Operators License

Grade 2 Collection System License within one year

Job description

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Department: DPW – Pump Stations – Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)

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

(40 Hours/Week)

Pay Range : Grade 06L: Step 05 – Step 08: $18.91/Hour - $22.27/Hour + Licenses

Schedule : Sunday, 6:00AM – 2:00PM. Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class D Drivers License, Grade 3 Wastewater Operator within 6 months, Grade 2 Collections within one year.

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Work’s Pump Stations – Combined Sewer Overflow is hiring a Pump Station Operator who inspects, repairs, and maintains all pumping stations and equipment within the City. Insures operational integrity in order to meet Federal, State, and Local requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE

• Monitors control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests results to achieve optimal operating requirements.
• Operation and maintenance of; pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage.
• Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
• Collects sewage samples and conducts tests as needed.
• Operates and maintains power generating equipment to provide electricity for station.
• Checks Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) throughout City.
• Operates the Jones Ferry CSO Facility when active and processes all related documentation.
• Will be required to make NPDES permit violation reports.
• Must observe all safety procedures as it relates to pump station operations/maintenance as well as adhere to all City safety policies.
• Will be required to accept chemical deliveries at the Jones CSO Facility.
• Inspects, cleans, paints, repairs and maintains all pumping station equipment, vehicles, and equipment.
• Works as an operational team with Treatment plant, Collection system and Flood Control personnel.
• Maintains buildings and grounds including but not limited to mowing and painting.
• Snow removal/snow plowing/snow shoveling is required any time any day from City streets and at all WPC & Pump Station Facilities.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License
• Grade 3 MA Operators License
• Collection System (Grade 2) License within one year of hire

BENEFITS

TheCityofChicopeeprovidesitsemployees(contingentuponemploymentstatus)witharobustbenefitspackage which include the following:

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

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Job ID 2026-072 Category DPW - Water Pollution Control Division Status Open Salary Grade 06L: Step 05 – Step 08: $18.91/Hour - $22.27/Hour + Licenses Posted July 17, 2026 3:30 PM Closing December 31, 2026 9:00 AM