Highway Maintenance Craftsperson SUMMARY The City of Chicopee\'s
Department of Public Works\' Highway Division is hiring a Highway
Maintenance Craftsperson to be responsible for maintaining roadways,
sidewalks, lawns, trees, drains, sewer lines, and public infrastructure
such as buildings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING
Perform excavation, bracing, sheet pilling and grading Fill potholes and
cave-ins Maintains, cleans and construct sewers, catch basins, drains
and manholes Actively participates in snow and ice removal operations
Lays sewer pipe and house waste connections Constructs sidewalk forms
and finishes concrete Supervises others and works, in the building and
maintenance trades Other duties as assigned per the full job description
QUALIFICATIONS To be minimally qualified for this position, one must
meet the following criteria: High school diploma or equivalent level of
education (GED / HiSet); or a minimum of one month of related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class B Driver\'s license Knowledge and experience in
construction, street and building maintenance, carpentry and/or other
skilled crafts along with knowledge of a variety of hand and power
tools. Must obtain a Massachusetts Class A Driver\'s License within one
(1) year of hire Salary/Compensation Employment Status: Non-Exempt;
Full-Time Salary: UFCW Laborer?s Union, Grade 08L, Step 05, Starting
pay - \$20.69 + License(s) Expected Hours of Work This is a Full Time,
40 hours/week position, with a schedule of 7:00 AM - 3:30PM, Monday -
Friday, with required flexibility for on-call and emergency situations.
Location(s) 27 Tremont Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 Benefits & Perks The
City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment
status) with a robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental,
Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, 12+ Paid Holidays, Personal Time,
Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans (457b), a Pension Plan, Employee
Discounts, and more.