CONSTRUCTION LABORER
Company: City of Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL 60684
Description:
Title: CONSTRUCTION LABORER
Location: null
CONSTRUCTION LABORER
BID/JOBANNOUNCEMENT
These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the LABORERES INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA - LOCAL 1092 (BARGAINING UNIT #53) .
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID , YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITE AT:www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
(Once the website opens, go to the left hand side bar under "I Want To." and click on the link titled "Apply For." A new webpage will appear. Scroll down and click on the link titled "Bid Job Opportunities." A new webpage will appear. Click on the button titled "Get Started Online.")
IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY" , CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT . YOUR EMPLOYEE ID CAN BE FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT- HAND CORNER OF THE PAY CHECK STUB.
FAILURE TO CHECK THE "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY" BOX , ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
Number of Positions: 5
Duties: Under supervision, prepares work sites, digging and backfilling trenches, and tunnel and shaft excavations. Removes dirt and clears obstructions from around work areas such as catch basins, valve basins, water and electrical vaults, and manholes. Sets braces and shoring equipment and drives sheeting to support the sides of excavations and prevent cave-ins. Dismantles concrete and masonry retaining and bearing walls. Breaks out old pavement, concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Excavates and grades ground leveling base and concrete. Assists skilled trades workers in the construction of scaffolding from ground level to approximately 200 feet above ground. Operates and maintains pneumatic tools such as jack hammers, concrete/pavement breakers, sandblasters, and clay spades. Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks and sledgehammers. Mixes and pours concrete in specified amounts as directed. Loads and unloads materials and equipment from trucks and ensures proper tools and equipment are on work site and in working order. Helps lift and place materials such as pipes, valves, hydrants and castings into trenches using pipe sticks, ropes and dollies. Assists skilled trades workers by preparing and supplying needed tools, equipment and materials. Sets up barricades, safety cones and steel street plates around work site. Remove rocks in underground tunnels. Marks work sites and identifies area of underground utilities with paint. Directs vehicular/pedestrian traffic around work sites. Notifies customers of interruptions in water service. Performs related duties as required.
Location: Bureau of Water Supply
Days Off: Various
Shift: Various
Hours: Various
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.
Willingness and ability to perform the job of Construction Laborer.
NOTE: This position requires the ability to lift and carry supplies, materials and tools weighing up to 100 pounds frequently.
NOTE: Unavoidable exposure to fumes, dust and noise and abnormal temperatures both indoors and outdoors.
VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty continually for six months and have received an honorable or general discharge, you are eligible for Veterans Preference. In order to receive Veterans preference, you need to indicate whether or not you are a Veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on your application that asks "Have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty continually for six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes Character of Service status. Failure to answer the question and attach your DD214 will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.
Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.
Residency Requirement: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.
ALLREFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANYANDALLAPPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FORCITYEMPLOYMENT.
City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Richard M. Daley, Mayor George Arteaga, Commissioner