Water Meter Maintenance Worker Assigned to Hydrant Maintenance 2026-037

City of Chicopee -
Chicopee, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$21.31 - $24.13 an hour

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

CDL B
Commercial vehicle

Full Job Description

City of Chicopee

Position:

Water Meter Maintenance Worker Assigned

to Hydrant Maintenance

Department: DPW – Water

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

Salary: Grade 8L, Step 05 – Step 08 - $21.31/Hour - $24.13 + Licenses

Schedule: Mon-Fri – 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: MA Class B CDL License, MA Water Distribution Grade 2 License

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works - Water Division is hiring a Water System Maintenance Worker Assigned to Hydrant Maintenance with the primary responsibility of maintaining the city-owned fire hydrants including but not limited to repairs and rebuilds, flushing, replacement of worn meters, and overall assistance with water system maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

Maintain City-owned fire hydrants and hydrants records.
Lubricates hydrants, inspects hydrant rods, thrust plates and nozzles on a regular basis.
Flushes city owned fire hydrants.
Assists with installation of water services.
Assist with thawing of frozen water services.
On an as needed basis, may be required to read water meters.
Must be available to assist with snow removal operations, during normal working hours but also for evenings, weekends, holidays.
May be required to work Emergency Stand-By Duty.
Performs all related duties as directed by Superintendent or other supervising authority.
Abides by City of Chicopee Health and Safety policies and procedures.
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 2 License - Required
Massachusetts Class A CDL License – Preferred
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two (2) years of experience in hydrant maintenance in addition to two (2) years of experience as a Water Systems Maintenance worker.
Knowledge of and experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks.
Working knowledge of a wide-variety of hand tools, air tools and hydraulic tools.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
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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