FOREMAN OF HOISTING ENGINEERS

FOREMAN OF HOISTING ENGINEERS

Job Number : 408944

Description

BID / JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FOREMAN OF HOISTING ENGINEERS

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Operations and Distribution

Number of Positions : 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary : $68.80 / hour

These positions are open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS (HEAVY EQUIPMENT) LOCAL NO. 150, Bargaining Unit 42. 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 10 / 20 / 25, until 11 : 59pm CDT on 11 / 3 / 25

The Chicago Department of Water Management is seeking Foreman of Hoisting Engineers to supervise journey level Hoister Engineers engaged in operating heavy construction and off-road equipment used to excavate, lift, move and load earth, water and sewer pipes, and other heavy materials and equipment; and perform related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Makes work assignments, prioritizes jobs, and monitors the work of Hoisting Engineers engaged in operating heavy construction and off-road equipment including front-end loaders, high lifts, crawler tractors, backhoes, compactors, pavers, graders and excavators at a work site
• Monitors work operations at work sites, observing work activities of Hoisting Engineers including digging trenches, backfilling, asphalt street paving and tamping, and loading, lifting and setting of pipe, to ensure the proper and safe operation of equipment
• Works with management in planning, selecting, and scheduling the allocation of equipment and Hoisting Engineers to various work projects and sites to ensure efficiency of operations
• Maintains records to track the location and use of heavy construction equipment and informs supervisors of operational problems affecting project time schedules
• Ensures Hoisting Engineers perform routine maintenance including checking oil and lubricating moving parts at regularly scheduled intervals for efficient performance of equipment; schedules equipment for repairs and maintenance at a service garage
• Supervises Hoisting Engineers assigned to operate mobile cranes, requiring a Crane Operator's license, to lift materials and other heavy objects at a work site
• Implements safety work procedures and practices to minimize employee accidents and promote a safe work environment; prepares accident and injury reports
• Approves time off requests, conducts performance evaluations; and initiates and enforces disciplinary actions

Prepares productivity and work activity reports

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location : Varies

Days : Varies

Hours : Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available :

PLUS

This position is covered by federal Department of Transportation ("DOT") regulations and that if I receive a contingent offer that I must pass a pre-employment drug test that includes cannabis / marijuana as part of the drug test panel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

EQUIPMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test / skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. Bidders will be hired in seniority order based on the CBA.

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

: Oct 20, 2025, 5 : 01 : 00 AM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Nov 4, 2025, 5 : 59 : 00 AM

BU : 42 | Salary : $68.80 / hour

Pay Basis

: Yearly