MEO Repairman Position Title: MEO Repairman Department: DPW / Flood Control Employment Status: UFCW Laborers, Non-Exempt; Full-Time, 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. Purchases supplies and materials according to City purchasing procedures. Performs all related duties to properly operate and maintain the flood protection system. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class B CDL Driver\'s License - Required Grade 2 Wastewater Operator?s License (obtain within one (1) year) - Required Massachusetts Class A CDL Driver\'s License - Preferred Grade II (2) Collection System License - Desired Prior experience with pumps and motors. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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