Water System Technician: Mains, Meters & Standby Duty

Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recurring Sick Time

Vacation

Thirteen Holidays Per Year

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The City of Chicopee's Water Division is hiring a Water System Maintenance Worker. Under supervision, you will perform skilled and semi-skilled manual work for water mains, service connections, hydrants, meters and valves, and may respond to emergencies at night, on weekends, and holidays.

Position requires MA Class B CDL (A CDL preferred); shift is Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with 40 hours per week and union status. Benefits include comprehensive plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Working knowledge of water treatment and systems operations.
• Experience with a wide variety of hand tools, air tools and hydraulic tools.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water mains and appurtenances.
• Install and repair water service connections.
• Operate, clean, and maintain tapping and drilling machines.
• Operate, clean, and maintain pumping equipment used in the installation and maintenance of water mains and service connections.
• Patch trenches and excavations with bituminous and concrete materials.
• Wash and clean all motor vehicles as directed by foreman.
• Maintain material stock on utility truck as directed by supervising authority.
• Other duties as assigned per the full job description.

Skills

Water system maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Hydraulic tools

Water pumping equipment

Tapping and drilling machines

Job description

The City of Chicopee's Water Division is hiring a Water System Maintenance Worker. Under supervision, you will perform skilled and semi-skilled manual work for water mains, service connections, hydrants, meters and valves, and may respond to emergencies at night, on weekends, and holidays.

Position requires MA Class B CDL (A CDL preferred); shift is Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with 40 hours per week and union status. Benefits include comprehensive plans and retirement options.