MARINE ENGINEER

MARINE ENGINEER

Job Number : 410169

Description

BID / JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MARINE ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Pumping / Tugboat Operations

Number of Positions : 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Annual Salary : $63.45 / hour

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MASTERS, MATES AND PILOTS - GREAT LAKES & RIVERS MARITIME REGION, Bargaining Unit 21. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS : Apply on the bid site : https : / / chicago.taleo.net / careersection / 103 / jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee / employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted from 9 / 22 / 25 until 11 : 59pm CDT on 10 / 6 / 25

The City of Chicago's Department of Water Management is seeking a Marine Engineer to coordinate and perform operation and maintenance functions related to the power machinery of City-owned tugboats; and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operates and maintains tugboat propulsion plant, auxiliary power source and pumping machinery
• Inspects and maintains proper lubrication of all equipment, pumps and generators
• Repairs and adjusts equipment and machinery spaces as necessary
• Takes direction from tugboat pilot regarding the signaling, starting and shutting down of marine engine
• Operates and maintains all electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment on board
• Uses hand and power tools to perform routine repairs of equipment
• Orders materials and supplies as necessary
• Starts and stops tugboats under varying nautical and climatic conditions

NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location : 1000 East Ohio Street (Jardine Treatment Plant)

Days : Monday through Friday

Hours : 6 : 30 AM to 2 : 30 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following :

WORKING CONDITIONS

EQUIPMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

Considerable knowledge of :

Some knowledge of :

Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances

SKILLS

ABILITIES

OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at :

https : / / www.chicago.gov / city / en / depts / fin / benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at :

https : / / www.chicago.gov / content / dam / city / depts / dhr / supp_info / JobClassification / 2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION : Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment / Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY : To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and / or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and / or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting

: Sep 22, 2025, 5 : 00 : 00 AM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Oct 7, 2025, 4 : 59 : 00 AM

BU : 21 | Salary : $63.45 / hour

Pay Basis

: Yearly