Water System Maintenance Craftsman 2026-035

City of Chicopee -
Chicopee, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.91 - $22.27 an hour

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

CDL B
High school diploma or GED
Commercial driving

Full Job Description

City of Chicopee

Position:

Water System Maintenance Craftsman

Department: DPW – Water

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

Salary: Grade 6L, Step 05 - Step 08: $18.91/Hour - $22.27/Hour + Licenses

Schedule: Mon-Fri – 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: High School Diploma or G.E.D, MA Class B CDL License (Class A Preferred), MA Water Distribution Grade 1 License

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works - Water Division is hiring a Water System Maintenance Craftsman that performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual work in the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a water system including water mains, service connections, hydrants, meters, and valves.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

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.
Repairs trenches and excavations by patching with bituminous and concrete materials.
Installs, maintains, repairs and "winter checks" fire hydrants. Install and/or remove domestic, commercial, and industrial meters.
The ability to work in diverse conditions including but not limited to rain, extreme heat, extreme cold, rugged landscape.
Must be available to assist with snow removal operations, not only during normal working hours but also available evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Maintains material stock on utility truck as directed by the supervising authority.
Other duties as assigned per the full job description.

(See attached for full job description)

QUALIFICATIONS

Massachusetts Class B CDL License - Required
Massachusetts Water Distribution Grade 1 License - Required
Massachusetts Class A CDL License – Preferred

Willingness to perform heavy manual labor.

BENEFITS

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) 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:

‘Indeed Apply’

Select: “Download Application” under “Tools”

Human Resources Department

Chicopee City Hall – 1st Floor

274 Front Street

Chicopee, MA, 01013

Questions?

Phone: (413) 594-1510

Email: [email protected]

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Location: In person

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