Job Description

MEO Repairman

Position Title:                       MEO Repairman

Department:                         DPW - Flood Control

Employment Status:           UFCW Laborers, Non-Exempt; Full-Time,

Salary:                                    Grade 08L, Step 05 - Starting at $20.69 per hour + Licenses

Licenses/Certifications:      MA CDL Class B Required (Class A Preferred); Grade 2 Wastewater Operator's License obtained within one (1) year of hire; Grade 2 Collection System License desired.

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works / Flood Division is hiring an MEO Repairman who is responsible for inspection, operation, and maintenance of eight (8) Flood Control pump stations of various design and capacity, and eight (8) miles of levees and flood walls. Performs all work and tasks according to the City of Chicopee, US Army Corps of Engineers, and US Environmental Protection Agency requirements and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE

Works together with all divisions of the WPC & DPW.
Snow plowing and sanding for all DPW-divisions.
Welding, cutting, changing oil and lubrication of equipment.
Building and grounds upkeep. Mowing of steeply sloped levee system, and storm water retention/detention basins. Operate various mowing/landscaping equipment including but not limited to slope mowers, boom mowers, tractors, flail mowers, grinders, chippers, hand mowers, hand saws, chain saws, York rake, and all other related ground keeping equipment.
Cleans buildings, washes windows, and empties trash cans. Paints interior and exterior of buildings including but not limited to walls, railings, and trim.
Works as needed in all DPW divisions as needed, WPC-pump station, collection system work and coordination between the departments will be required daily. Operate and maintain combined sewer overflow (CSO) pumping/treatment facilities as required.
Drives truck and loads fallen tree limbs and roadside trash onto truck and delivers refuse and residuals to landfill. Operates various vehicles within the DPW as required including but not limited to dump trucks, roll-off containers trucks, bobcats etc.
Set up crews, schedules, shifts during routine and emergency flood operations.
Required to be on Emergency Standby Response (beeper), able to respond within 30 minutes of a call.
Assists in the Planning of projects, maintenance, equipment upgrades as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be minimally qualified for this position, one must meet the following criteria:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
MA CDL Class B Required (Class A Preferred)
Grade 2 Wastewater Operator's License obtained within one (1) year of hire.
Grade 2 Collection System License desired

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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, Holiday Pay, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans, a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more.

This is a Full-Time, 40 hours per week position, with a schedule of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with required flexibility for on-call and emergency situations.

This role is classified as Grade 08L, Step 05, with a minimum starting pay of $20.69 per hour + Licenses with periodic step and pay increases upon continuous completion of employment with the City of Chicopee.

How To Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience and employment goals, apply today by one of the following: - Apply online by selecting ‘Apply Now’ on the City of Chicopee website - Select ‘download application’ and either email it or deliver it along with your resume to resume@chicopeema.gov or the Department of Human Resources, located at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, 1st Fl. Chicopee, MA. 01013.