BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Hoisting Engineer (Universal)

Number of Positions:

Aviation (Career Service) - Vacancies created by attrition or as approved by budget

Streets and Sanitation (Career Service) - Vacancies created by attrition or as approved by budget

Water Management (Career Service) - Vacancies created by attrition or as approved by budget

Transportation (Seasonal) - 5

This position is open to current BIDDERS from Local 150 AND the PUBLIC including current city employees in other unions or non-union positions. Only current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 - BARGAINING UNIT 42 are considered BIDDERS, these individuals are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid will receive preference over any non-bidders.

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

Under supervision, perform journey level Hoister Engineer work, 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

* Drives and operates heavy construction and off-road equipment including front-end loaders, high lifts, crawler tractors, backhoes, compactors, motorgraders, pavers, grinders and excavators at a work site to dig trenches, backfill, street and ground openings, asphalt street paving and tamping, and loading, lifting and setting pipe

* Operates air compressors, pumps and other power equipment at construction sites

* Controls and maneuvers heavy construction equipment by using switches, moving levers and foot pedals and applying knowledge of equipment operations

* Inspects equipment for operating condition, checking fluid levels, cables and hoses for wear and replacing worn parts to ensure safe and efficient operation

* Greases and lubricates moving parts at regularly scheduled intervals to ensure efficient performance of equipment

* Operates a mobile crane, requiring a Crane Operator's license, to lift materials and other heavy objects at a work site

* Prepares work activity report

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.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Varies within the City of Chicago

Days: Varies including weekends

Hours: Varies; Mandatory overtime may be required based on operational needs.

THESE ARE SEASONAL AND CAREER SERVICE POSITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Operating Engineer apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as specified below*.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* A commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or B as issued by the State of Illinois required at time of processing

* Positions operating a mobile crane must possess a Crane Operator's license as issued by the City of Chicago

NOTE: Some lifting (up to 100 pounds) may be required.

*Equivalent combination of education, training and experience must be in relation to heavy equipment operations for a minimum for 3 years (Trackhoe, Dozer, Loader, Motorgrader, Skidsteer front-end loaders, high lifts, crawler tractors, backhoes, compactors, pavers, grinders and excavators at a work site to dig trenches, backfill, street and ground openings, asphalt street paving and tamping, and loading, lifting and setting pipe). Experience must be listed on resume/application and able to be verified.

This position is covered by the Federal Department of Transportation ("DOT") regulations. Candidates who receive a contingent offer of employment must pass a pre-employment drug test that includes cannabis/marijuana as part of the drug test panel. Candidates who test positive for cannabis or any illegal drug will have their contingent offer of employment revoked.

To be considered for this position, you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific, regular job duties. If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered. Duties that are conducted outside of your regular, everyday role cannot be considered.

If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

*Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

You must provide your valid U.S. CDL A or B at time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires candidates to pass a skills assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority or lottery/random order.

• Test 1: High Lift Fluid Inspection and Operation
• You will be required to access and identify the location of key operating fluid
• You will be required to safely operate the High Lift to scoop and load material into a dump truck
• Test 2: Combination Back Hoe Fluid Inspection and Operation
• You will be required to access and identify the location of key operating fluids
• You will be required to safely operate the Back Hoe part of the Combination Back Hoe to excavate material from the ground
• You will be required to safely operate the Loader part of the Combination Back Hoe to backfill, compact, and grade the excavated area

* Test 3 (For DWM ONLY): Excavator Fluid Inspection and Operation

• You will be required to access and identify the location of key operating fluids

o You will be required to safely use the digging arm and to excavate an area

* Test 4 (For DWM ONLY): High Lift Loader Inspection and Operation

o You will be required to use the Highlift Loader to backfill, compact and grade the excavated area

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• VETERANS PREFERENCE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 (Member Copy-4) to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationery stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationery verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation 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 applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

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 and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on May 16, 2024