Water Meter Repair Person/Foreman

Water Meter Repair Person/Foreman Department: DPW - Water Employment

Status: UFCW Laborers Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)

Salary: Grade 11L, Step 05 - \$25.89/Hour + Licenses Schedule: Mon-Fri

7:00AM - 3:30PM Certifications/Licenses Required: MA Grade 2D License

(will be considered), MA Grade 3D License (must obtain within 6 months

of hire), MA Class B CDL License SUMMARY The City of Chicopee\'s

Department of Public Works - Water Division is hiring a Water Meter

Repairman/Foreman who performs skilled maintenance work in the

replacement, installation, repair, testing, and maintenance of water

meters and appurtenances. Investigates possible water leaks and locates

Service Boxes or Gate Valves used to perform such work. Aids in the

implementation of the Water Shut-Off Policy under the direction of the

superintendent. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Installs Commercial,

Industrial, and Residential water meters as adopted by the Water

Department. Verifies installation completion status of meters using

various reports and systems, identifies non-communicating meters, and

identifies/resolves discrepancies. Works with the Billing Department to

process work orders for meter change outs per schedule. Opens manhole

covers, pumps out meter pits as needed to install, repair, read and

maintain water meters. Provides assistance with the implementation of

the Water Shut-Off Policy and maintains a professional level of customer

service. Repair and/or replace Commercial, Industrial, and Residential

Meters. Maintains and stocks utility truck assigned to the Meter

Repairmen, to ensure both the vehicle is in good working order, clean,

and is stocked with all necessary components required for each day\'s

scheduled work as well as emergency work. Other duties as assigned per

the full job description. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class B CDL

License - Required Massachusetts Water Distribution Grade 2 License -

Required Massachusetts Water Distribution Grade 3 License - Required

(must obtain within 6 months of hire) Massachusetts Class A CDL License

-Preferred Two (2) years of experience in water meter installation + two

(2) years of experience as a Water System Maintenance worker. Working

knowledge of a wide variety of hand tools, air tools and hydraulic

tools. Willingness to perform heavy manual labor. 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