Highway Maintenance Worker 2026-034

Highway Maintenance Worker 2026-034 Chicopee, MA Job Details Full-time $18.31•$21.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications CDL B Forestry Landscape maintenance CDL A Mid-level High school diploma or GED Maintenance activity documentation Driving Cleaning Pipe installation Construction Highway maintenance

Full Job Description City of Chicopee Position:

Highway Maintenance Worker Department:

DPW•

Highway Employment Status:

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

Salary :

Grade 5L, Step 05•Step 08: $18.31•$21.00 + License(s)

Schedule :

Mon-Fri•7:00AM•3:30

PM Certifications/Licenses Required:

MA Class B CDL License, MA Class A CDL License ( must be obtained within one (1) year of hire ) SUMMARY The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works•Highway Division is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker who is responsible for maintaining roadways, sidewalks, lawns, trees, drains, sewer lines and public infrastructures such as buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE

Perform construction maintenance work on streets, sidewalks, tree belts and other public property. Perform excavation, bracing, sheet pilling and grading. Fill potholes and cave-ins. Maintains, cleans and construct sewers, catch basins, drains and manholes. Clear overgrowth. Actively participates in snow and ice removal operations. Performs "Flag" duties at job sites on occasion. Erects manholes and catch basins. Lays sewer pipe and house waste connections. May assist in Forestry operations as needed. Operates air compressor and jackhammer. Performs general labor duties as needed. Drives highway maintenance vehicles and completes daily vehicle maintenance logs. Abide by City of Chicopee Health and Safety policies and procedures. ( See attached for full job description)

QUALIFICATIONS

Massachusetts Class B CDL License•Required Massachusetts Class A CDL License•Required ( must be obtained within one (1) year of hire) . Willingness to perform heavy manual labor. High School diploma or equivalent. (Or one to three (1-3) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of and experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks. 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: 'I ndeed Apply '

OR Select:

" D ownload Application" under "Tools" Human Resources Department Chicopee City Hall•1st Floor 274 Front Street Chicopee, MA, 01013 Questions?

Phone:

(413) 594-1510

Email:

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Work Location:

In person