Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)

• Completion of the City of Chicago's Laborer - Apprentice Program plus one year of work experience as a construction laborer on water and /or sewer maintenance, repair or construction activities OR three years of work experience as a general laborer on a construction work site, of which at least one year is as a construction laborer on water and/or sewer maintenance, repair or construction activities
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

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WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment

EQUIPMENT

• Standard tools and equipment used in heavy construction
• Heavy duty specialized equipment used to clean catch basins and drains (e.g. orange peel bucket or vactor equipment mounted on trucks)
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads)
• Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, metal plates)
• Two-way radio

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy lifting (up to100 pounds) required
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects
• Ability to operate specialized equipment used to clean catch basins or drains

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.

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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.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Jul 18, 2025, 12:00:00 AM