What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEO/Foreman 2025-026 position at City of Chicopee?
City of Chicopee
Position:
MEO/Foreman
Department: DPW - Sanitation
Employment Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW Laborers, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Salary: Grade A10, Step 01 - $27.34/Hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License, Certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or Y.M.C.A., American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid and C.P.R./A.E.D., American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid, American Heart Association Basic First Aid, American Heart Association C.P.R./A.E.D. and W.S.I. preferred
SUMMARY
The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Works – Sanitation/Recycling Division is hiring a MEO/Foreman supervisory position who will be responsible for overseeing the integrated waste management curbside collection program, and department staff as well as non-department staff assigned. Responsibilities include directing and assigning work to Sanitation/Recycling crews. Provides assistance to and works with the Environmental Programs Coordinator as needed. Required to work overtime when necessary to complete curbside waste/recycling pick-up. This is a 40-hour work week position with mandatory overtime.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Confers regularly with Superintendent of Public Works and/or Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works.
- Ensure curbside pick-up is conducted in accordance with City Ordinance.
- Maintains inventory of necessary tools and supplies.
- Provides safety instructions, technical assistance, and advice to staff.
- Operates department vehicles and equipment for both solid waste and recycling operations when needed.
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Works with Environmental Programs Coordinator and provides assistance in the following areas:
- Illegal dumping investigation and remediation
- Investigation of citizen complaints about solid waste/recycling pickup
- Curbside investigation of problem set-outs.
- Drop-Off Center.
- Data collection.
- New pickup programs/initiatives.
- Household hazardous waste pickup and storage. Will require training.
- Permit inspections.
- Reviews route sequencing and pickup operations, and making adjustments if needed.
- Maintains department vehicles and equipment; lubricates truck; performs required daily preventive maintenance and cleaning as needed
- Reviews and prepares daily vehicle checklists; must be able to detect problems with moving parts of department vehicle (i.e. Packer blades, slide shelves).
- Maintains daily reports as required.
- Coordinates and assists with curbside bulk waste pick-up program.
- Coordinates and assists with City Parks and Center waste/recycling pick-up.
- Responds to citizen complaints/callbacks.
- Required to work overtime in order to complete curbside pick-up.
(See attached for full job description)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Massachusetts CDL Class B License. - Required
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. – Required
- Minimum seven (7) years’ experience integrated waste management and vehicle/equipment operation. - Required
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Minimum three (3) year supervisory experience. - Required
- Or equivalent combination of education, experience, skills and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be substituted for specific educational/ experience requirement.
- Knowledge of the City's curbside waste pick-up program.
- Ability to assign and organize department staff and equipment according to changing requirements and supervise a large group of subordinates.
- Ability to operate Sanitation Department vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to interpret vehicle and equipment specifications.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other City employees, City departments, divisions, and the vendors.
- Ability to report findings and communicate effectively; administrative abilities.
- Ability to work independently.
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…
HOW TO APPLY
If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following:
Go to chicopeema.gov/jobs and apply online
OR
deliver it along with your resume to:
Department of Human Resources
Chicopee City Hall,
274 Front Street, 1st Fl.
Chicopee, MA. 01013.
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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.34 per hour
