Sewer & CSO Equipment Operator

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

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.