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Water System Maintenance Worker 2026-001


Job Location:

Chicopee, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 19 - 22
Posted: 23 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 20 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

City of Chicopee

Position:

Water System Maintenance Worker

Department: DPW - Water

Employment Status: UFCW Laborers Union Non-Exempt Full-Time(40 Hours)

Salary: Grade 5L Step 05 - $19.89/Hour - $22.66/Hour Licenses

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

Certifications/Licenses Required: MA Class B CDL License Class A CDL License Preferred

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopees Department of Public Works Water Division is hiring a Water System Maintenance Worker. Under supervision/direction the Water System Maintenance Worker will work with personnel equipment and resources to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual work in the construction installation operation and maintenance of a water system including water mains service connections hydrants meters and this role one must be available for emergency work in the event of a water main failure (nights weekends and holidays) and additionally may be required to work Emergency Night Stand-by Duty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Install and repair water mains and appurtenances.
  • Install and repair water service connections.
  • Operate clean and maintain tapping and drilling machines.
  • Operate clean and maintain pumping equipment used in the installation and maintenance of water mains and service connections.
  • Repairs trenches and excavations by patching with bituminous and concrete materials.
  • Washes and cleans all motor vehicles as directed by foreman or other supervising authority.
  • Maintains material stock on utility truck as directed by the supervising authority.
  • Other duties as assigned per the full job description.

(See attached for full job description)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Massachusetts Class B CDL License -
  • Massachusetts Class A CDL License Preferred
  • Minimum (1) year of related experience and/or training or a combination of education and experience/training
  • Working knowledge of water treatment and systems operations
  • Working knowledge of a wide variety of hand tools air tools and hydraulic tools
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

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:

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Human Resources Department

Chicopee City Hall 1st Floor

274 Front Street

Chicopee MA 01013

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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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