MEO MaintenanceFlood Control Maintenance Worker 2026-025

City of Chicopee

Position:

MEO Maintenance/Flood Control Maintenance Worker

Department: DPW Flood Control

Employment Status: UFCW Laborers Union Non-Exempt;

Full-Time (40 Hours/Week )

Salary : Grade 5L Step 05 Step 08: $19.89/Hour - $22.66/Hour ( License)

Schedule : Mon-Fri 7:00AM 3:30PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: MA Class B CDL License

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopees Department of Public Works - Flood Control Division is hiring a MEO Maintenance/Flood Control Maintenance Worker to assist in the operations maintenance cleaning and repair of all Flood Control and WPC facilities including but not limited to flood control pump stations levees and flood walls. Performs all related duties to properly operate and maintain the flood protection system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Operates pumps motors and electrical equipment power tools mowers tractors motor vehicles.
• Clean lubricate maintain compressors vehicles works with preventative maintenance program and related tasks.
• Replaces worn or damaged parts such as hoses wiring and belts in machines and mower.
• Responsible for mowing of steeply sloped levee system.
• Operate clean repair lubricate and paint pumps drives gates mowers buildings and vehicles.
• Responsible for maintenance of building and grounds.
• Cleans buildings washes windows and empties trash cans.
• Paints interior and exterior of buildings including but not limited to walls railings and trim.
• Drives truck and loads fallen tree limbs and roadside trash onto truck and delivers to disposal location.
• Works as needed in all DPW divisions as needed; WPC-pump station and collection system work and coordination between the departments will be required on a daily basis.
• Purchases supplies and materials according to City purchasing procedures.
• Replaces worn or damaged parts such as hoses wiring and belts in machines and mower.
• Drives truck and loads fallen tree limbs and roadside trash onto truck and delivers to disposal location.
• May be required to assist with operation and maintenance of combined sewer overflow (CSO) pumping/treatment facilities.
• Must be available to assist with snow removal operations at all WPC Pump Station and Flood Control
• Facilities not only during normal working hours but also available evenings weekends and holidays.
• Following the necessary training/experience and performance review will be required to be on Emergency Standby.
• All other related tasks as assigned by the WPC Chief Operator Assistant Chief Operator and Flood Control Supervisor.
• Adheres to all state federal and local safety regulations as well as City of Chicopee Health and Safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned per the full job description.

( See attached for full job description )

QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts Class B CDL License Required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent OR one (1) year of related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS

TheCityofChicopeeprovidesitsemployees(contingentuponemploymentstatus)witharobustbenefitspackage 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:

OR

Select: D ownload Application under Tools

Human Resources Department

Chicopee City Hall 1 st Floor

274 Front Street

Chicopee MA 01013

Questions

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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Required Experience:

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