Water System Maintenance Assigned to Hydrant Maintenance Department: DPW - Water Employment Status: UFCW Laborers Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time (40 Hours) Salary: Grade 8L, Step 05 - \$21.31/Hour + 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 who will be 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. Must be available to assist with snow removal operations, during normal working hours but also for evenings, weekends, holidays. Other duties as assigned per the full job description. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class B CDL License - Required Massachusetts Water Distribution Grade 2 License - Required Massachusetts Class A CDL License - Preferred Two (2) years of experience in hydrant maintenance High School Diploma or Equivalent 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