Job/Bid Announcement Laborer

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Number:385641

Laborer

Office of Public Safety and Administration

Bureau of Electricity

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $48.90

 This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (LABORERS INTNL UNION OF N.A. LOC 1001) – BARGAINING UNIT 54. 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

 Under immediate supervision, performs unskilled, physically demanding labor at new construction and repair and maintenance work sites, in the public way or at city facilities, and performs related duties as required.

Positions are allocated primarily to the Department of Transportation, assignments including the Bureau of Electricity, In-House Construction and Sign Shop, and to the Department of Fleet and Facility Management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Loads and unloads trucks carrying a variety of equipment, power tools and construction materials including street light and traffic signal heads, concrete and cement bags, PVC and steel pipe, and electrical wire
  • Digs and backfills trenches, holes, pole foundations and sidewalk/street excavations
  • Sets braces and shoring equipment and drives sheeting to set up retention walls
  • Operates pneumatic power and hand tools (e.g., jack hammers, concrete saws, shovels, picks, sledge hammers and grinding equipment) in the performance of general labor work and the placement and removal of street markings
  • Assists in the installation of concrete forms, conduit and other materials, and mixes and pours concrete in specified amounts
  • Sets up barricades, traffic safety cones and steel street plates, and uses hand signals and flags to slow or control traffic around work sites
  • Cleans up work sites and city facilities at the completion of jobs, loading and removing debris and sweeping and clearing areas and performs light landscaping (e.g., cuts grass, removes weeds) duties to restore areas
  • Spreads salt and operates snow blowers and uses shovels to remove and clean snow and ice from walkways and other areas around facilities
  • Operates hand jacks and forklifts to lift, move, store and distribute large and heavy construction materials maintained at work sites and in central warehouses or supply yards
  • Tracks the delivery and distribution of materials and tools at a warehouse or supply yard
  • Assists skilled trades workers by readying and supplying needed tools and materials and maintaining cleaning equipment in good working condition
  • Moves furniture and office equipment to assist trades crews working on maintenance and rehabbing projects for city offices and facilities
  • May prepare daily work activity reports
  • Works on crews with seasonal Painters, assisting in the removal and placement of street markings on city streets and Lake Shore Drive. Operates small grinding equipment to remove street markings

Additional duties may be required for this position

Address:          Bureau of Electricity 1345 W Madison

Days:                Monday – Friday

Hours:              7:00 am – 3:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

  • One year of work experience as a general laborer on a construction work site

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

  • Assignments involving the operation of a forklift will require positions to be trained and evaluated by the employer prior to the assignment, as required under OSHA standards administered by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

EQUIPMENT

  • Manual equipment (e.g., shovel, broom, rake)
  • Power tools (e.g., pneumatic jack hammer)
  • Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads)
  • Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds) is required
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous 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 applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

These positions do not require a test or interview.  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.

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 12/18/2023

BU: 54  Salary: $48.90 Pay Basis: Hourly

NO Date for Retro yet.

This morning the Coalition attorney informed all of the COUPE unions that we are still waiting on a retro pay date from the City. The rumors have been bouncing all around from dates like today all the way until the middle of December. Please let’s make this perfectly clear, NO DATE FOR RETRO HAS BEEN SET. As soon as we receive a verifiable date we will try to let all of our members know, until then please keep up the great work and be safe.

WGN Features LiUNA Local 1001 Streets and Sanitation Laborers’

WGN’s “Spotlight Chicago” featured our very own Streets and Sanitation Laborers’. It’s a great piece about how the men and women of Local 1001 get the job done day in and day out. The intro clip is below along with the full 4 minute version and a link to the WGN site.

Great work ladies and gentlemen keep it up, We are Stronger Together!

Intro Clip

Full Version

WGN SPOTLIGHT CHICAGO

https://wgntv.com/spotlight-chicago/try-my-job-ji-sarah-try-streets-sanitation-work/

 

Bid/Job Announcement – Safety Specialist DSS

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 SAFETY SPECIALIST

Job Number: 377135 

DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION

Number of Positions: 2

Starting Salary:  $64,728*

Grade V-13

*NOTE:  This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for the grade V-13 schedule is $64,728 – $108,948.  New hires will start at the first step of $64,728 annually.  The starting salary is non-negotiable. 

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 LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54).   

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, inspects safety and accident prevention practices in the workplace, and performs related duties as required

Essential Duties

  • ​​Assists in developing and implementing departmental safety regulations, policies and procedures
  • ​Inspects work areas to ensure working conditions are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, municipal and state safety regulations, and departmental policies
  • ​Makes recommendations to correct observed and reported safety violations and to implement safe work practices including the use of protective gear (e.g., steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves)
  • ​Reviews and revises Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
  • ​Ensures that safety precautions (e.g., cones, warning signs, barricades) are posted near work sites
  • ​Investigates accidents to determine their cause and to develop methods and procedures to prevent future occurrences
  • ​Evaluates accident reports to determine root cause and corrective actions
  • ​Conducts employee training sessions
  • ​Maintains records of various reports
  • ​Reviews safety policies and practices and assists in updating departmental manuals and policies
  • ​Drives to field sites to observe practices
  • ​Other duties as assigned by management

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION:   Varies

HOURS:   Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Two years of experience in accident prevention and safety inspection work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.   A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirement:  Some lifting (up to 25 pounds)

NOTE:  You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at time of processing.

NOTE:  You must provide your transcripts or diploma at time of processing, if applicable. 

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview.  Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test

results have been analyzed and compiled.  The candidates that receive a passing score on the skills assessment test will be invited to interview for the position.   Candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview, will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

  • OSHA 10 hr or OSHA 30 hr in either Construction (1926) or General Industry (1910)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Safety Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, General Engineering or a directly related field
  • Experience working with unions
  • Experience training on safety policies and procedures
  • Associate Safety Professional Certification and/or Certified Safety Professional
  • Experience in policy development
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software

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

 *The salary is based on current rate of pay and years of service.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Friday, October 20,  2023.

BU: 54

Salary: $62,784.00 – $102,696.00   Pay Basis:Yearly

Bid Announcement Refuse Collection Coordinatior – DSS

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

 REFUSE COLLECTION COORDINATOR

 Job Number: 384174 

DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION 

Number of Positions: 1

Grade: V14

Starting Salary: $71,040*

*NOTE:  This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for the grade V-14 schedule is $71,040 – $119,532.  

This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the County, Municipal and Foreman Local 1001. (BARGAINING UNIT 54).  Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position. 

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 general supervision, assists in supervising and coordinating refuse collection, rodent control and recycling operations citywide to ensure efficiency of operation and proper allocation of resources.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under general supervision, assists in supervising and coordinating refuse collection, rodent control and recycling operations citywide to ensure efficiency of operation and proper allocation of resources.

  • Ensures maximum utilization of manpower and minimum disruption of service
  • Prepares and maintains daily activity reports
  • Prepares and analyzes citywide activity and status reports
  • Identifies trends, potential problem areas and opportunities for improvement in refuse collection services
  • Recommends alternate staffing for emergency weather situations and other program changes
  • Investigates and responds to complaints regarding sanitation services
  • Write and issues citations for violations of respective municipal codes
  • Assists in street-sweeping and snow removal operations
  • Supervises rodent baiting and cart distribution as needed
  • Performs related duties as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

LOCATION:    Varies

HOURS:    Varies 

THIS POSITION IS CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four years of progressively responsible experience relating to refuse collection, or four years of progressively responsible clerical experience relating to refuse collection, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE:  You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at time of processing.

NOTE:  You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing, if applicable. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Moderate lifting (up to 35 pounds) is required
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
  • Ability to operate automotive vehicles and associated equipment
  • Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an interview and applicants to complete a skills assessment.  Applicants who receive a passing score on the test(s) will be selected to interview. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test(s) and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be selected.   Bidders will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.  Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources, Testing Division, after test results have been analyzed and compiled.

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

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago                                                  

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

*The salary is based on current rate of pay and years of service. 

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Friday, October 20, 2023.

BU: 54

Salary: $71,040.00 – $119,532.00    Pay Basis:Yearly

Bid Announcement Field Sanitation Investigator – DSS

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

FIELD SANITATION INVESTIGATOR

 Job Number: 8105-DSS-2023

DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION

Number of Positions: 1  

Starting Salary:  $64,728*

Grade V-13

*NOTE:  This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for the grade V-13 schedule is $64,728 – $108,948.

 This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers International Union of North America – Local 1001 (BU #54).  Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position. 

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, 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. 

YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED “PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER.”

(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER). 

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. 

VACANCIES:  1

Under supervision, positions perform a combination of field inspection work investigating complaints related to abandoned or hazardous vehicles and sanitation complaints to ensure compliance of the City of Chicago’s sanitation code and health and safety ordinances; enforces the City’s regulations restricting parking; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Conducts field inspections of alleys building exteriors and vacant lots while looking for overflowing refuse bins or dumpsters, overgrown weeds, and/or fly dumping to determine rodent infestation and related city code violations
  • Interprets applicable city codes and ordinances to contractors, business owners, residents and complainants and explains sanitation inspection enforcement objectives
  • Investigates and responds to 311 complaints and service requests to identify possible (e.g., sanitation violations, rodent infestations, abandoned or hazardous dilapidated vehicles)
  • Inspects condition of reported vehicles, chalks tires and places notification stickers on vehicles deemed abandoned or hazardous notifying owners that vehicle will be towed within a specified period of time
  • Contracts office personnel to check information on vehicles suspected as stolen and receives verification
  • Identifies and enforces parking restrictions on streets during the course of field investigations, special events and/or for the overnight parking ban program (e.g., preparing vehicle tow reports, working with tow truck drivers to coordinate vehicle tows and coordinating the relocation of vehicles on streets during emergency snow removal or other emergencies) to enforce parking/tow zone restrictions
  • Drives a city vehicle to inspect identified areas in response to sanitation complaints, service requests, to assess extent of sanitation problems, and to locate abandoned or hazardous vehicles
  • Makes determination if vehicles can be classified as abandoned or hazardous
  • Writes notices and citations for applicable violation (e.g., rodent abatement, sanitation and parking violations)
  • Maintains and updates handheld mobile device and investigation findings
  • Re-inspects unresolved or repeat violators to ensure violations are rectified
  • Assists the Sanitation Division with daily operations as needed
  • Prepares daily work reports and maintains records of work activities
  • Prepares and documents findings at inspected sites and files reports
  • May work extended hours, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION:  Varies

      HOURS:  Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of work experience in municipal refuse collection or street cleaning operations OR two years of work experience in enforcing or inspecting for compliance license requirements, parking regulations, federal and state laws or local ordinances, ORan equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

  • A valid State of Illinois Driver’s license is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

  • Moderate lifting (up to 35 pounds) is required

NOTE:  You must provide your valid driver’s license at the time of processing. 

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass skills assessment tests and complete an interview.  Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be selected to interview. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be selected for hire.

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

The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity & Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago                                                                     

Brandon Johnson, Mayor                                    

*The salary is based on current rate of pay and years of service.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Friday, October 20, 2023.

BU: 54

Salary: $64,728 – $108,948    Pay Basis:Yearly

Bid/Job Announcement – Field Service Specialist II

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Number: 377329

Field Service Specialist II

 Department of Transportation

 Number of Positions: 6 (Pending 3 upon budget approval)

Starting Salary: $64,728

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 County, Municipal Supervisors and Foremen Local 1001 (Bargaining unit 54) 

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, performs at the fully functional level, conducting traffic surveys and field inspections of construction activity in the public way, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Conducts field inspections of construction, demolition, and excavation sites to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations, permit and dig ticket terms, policies, and installation plans (collectively known as “criteria”). Inspections shall be conducted using electronic devices.
  • Surveys public right of way to identify impacts to traffic flow including obstructions on sidewalks, bike lanes, and traffic lanes. When necessary, advise entity that caused the obstruction on how to comply with approved traffic control plan and maximize safety for right of way users.
  • Perform utility damage investigation per 811 Chicago policies.
  • Consult with entities to bring site into compliance, issue citations for noncompliance when necessary. Reinspect sites to ensure compliance.
  • Organize and prioritize daily inspections agenda based on directives from CDOT management, elected officials, “311” service requests, permit milestones, One Call concerns, sign work orders, and other sources.
  • Respond to inspection requests with sufficient data including description of the issue, a proposed solution, and pictures.
  • Research construction and obstruction activity using electronic databases, and by interpreting and applying criteria. Close out and reassign open inspections; create new work orders when required.
  • Conduct inspections in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Maintain field notes, inspection logs, and mileage sheets. Comply with accountability measures including device tracking

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:          Varies

Days:                 Varies

Hours:                Varies

Salary:     Range from $64,728 – $108, 948 (new hires will start at first step in range)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

  • A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required
  • Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

NOTE: Persons hired into this title must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.

You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license AND proof of automobile insurance at the time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be selected to interview. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview and written exercise, will be selected for hire

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: 

  • Proficiency operating electronic devices including mobile phones, computers, and tablets.
  • Previous experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and cloud versions of One Drive
  • Previous experience with public way inspections, construction, and demolition projects
  • Previous experience reading plans and civil drawings
  • Proficiency with the Municipal Code of Chicago Title 10 and CDOT Rules and Regulations

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

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/18/2023

BU: 54  Salary: $64,728

Pay Basis:Yearly

Committee approves labor contracts for thousands of city workers

This is the final step before going to ratification at the full City Council on September 13th. We’re almost there!

__________________________________

Chicago Sun Times Logo

By  Fran Spielman   Sept 7, 2023

Committee approves labor contracts for thousands of city workers

The deal’s prevailing wage portion covers 7,000 members of 30 trade unions employed by 16 city departments. Those workers also will now accrue half a day of sick leave per month and be eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Seven thousand city tradespeople would continue to receive the prevailing wage paid to their counterparts in private industry, thanks to a five-year contract ratified Thursday by a City Council committee.

The five-year agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2022 and continues until June 30, 2027. It will guarantee labor peace well past next summer, when Chicago plays host to the Democratic National Convention.

“We’re a city that believe in paying its workers well. That helps with retention. It helps attract people to our city. One of the greatest resources in our city is our people and we need to invest in them,” said Ald. Michael Rodrigez (22nd), who chairs the Committee on Workforce Development, which ratified the agreement.

“The private sector and government compete for labor. If the private sector is offering more in salary, we’ve got to be competitive in order to have a great workforce.”

Cicely Porter Adams, chief labor negotiator for the city’s Law Department, did not reveal the cost of the entire five-year deal or how the city intends to pay for it, saying only: “We believe that each of these agreements represents the best deal possible for the city of Chicago, the employees represented and the city as an employer.”

Rodriguez, however, did peg this year’s cost of the contract at $30 million.

The prevailing wage portion of the agreement covers 7,000 members of 30 different trade unions employed by 16 city departments. For the first time, they will be able to accrue a half-day of sick leave every month. They will also be eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

“Unlike the rest of the city, where employees receive vacation days and sick days, this bargaining unit only receives vacation days. They have to use vacation for sick days. Coming out of pandemic, this was top of mind during negotiations,” Adams said.

The “prevailing wage,” set by the U.S. Department of Labor, is based on the hourly wage, usual benefits and overtime paid in the largest city in each county to the majority of workers, laborers and mechanics. Prevailing wages are established for each trade and occupation employed in the performance of public work.

In Chicago, the prevailing wage dates to former Mayor Richard J. Daley. In exchange for handshake agreements, the elder Daley paid city trades the same hourly rate as their private sector counterparts — though city trades work year-round, while private sector work is seasonal with fewer fringe benefits.

Under separate, five-year agreements, 40 members of the Illinois Nurses Association employed by the city’s Department of Public Health and the Office of Public Safety Administration and 30 members of the Illinois Council of Police who work for the Department of Aviation will receive 3% retroactive pay raises, also effective July 1, 2022.

What’s it like to be a Chicago garbage collector?

The job is full of heavy lifting, tight turns and stinky smells. But the members of this all-women garbage crew say their bond keeps them going.

By Maggie Sivit – WBEZ Chicago
Joan Mitchell works for the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation. The other members of her crew describe her as the ‘mother’ of the group, because she’s always looking out for them.
Joan Mitchell works for the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation. The other members of her crew describe her as the ‘mother’ of the group, because she’s always looking out for them. 

Curious City listener Diane Judge thinks a lot about what she throws away. The longtime Ravenswood resident composts what she can, recycles what she can and consigns to the garbage bin only what she has to.

Because of that, she makes a trip to her alley to toss her garbage in the city-issued bin less often than most. But when she does, she sometimes runs into a Chicago Streets and Sanitation collection crew making their rounds.

That got her curious about the people who pick up her trash. Specifically, a few years ago, Diane got to know an all-women sanitation team whose route took them through her alley. She wrote to Curious City to find out more about what it’s like to be on an all-women garbage collection crew in Chicago.

So we met up with one such crew in Garfield Ridge to find out what a day in the life is like.

A city garbage truck can hold between 16,000 and 25,000 pounds of trash, according to Mimi Simon, the director of public affairs for the Department of Streets and Sanitation.
A city garbage truck can hold between 16,000 and 25,000 pounds of trash, according to Mimi Simon, the director of public affairs for the Department of Streets and Sanitation.
In Chicago, garbage from different types of residential buildings is collected in different ways.

Trash from “low density units” — that’s single-family homes and apartment buildings with four or fewer units — is collected by the city. People who live in larger buildings have to hire private trash haulers.

The city collects garbage from about 600,000 households — over half of the total households in the city. Mimi Simon, the director of public affairs for the Department of Streets and Sanitation, said garbage haulers for the city pick up about 800,000 tons of trash each year.

Joan Mitchell, Jasilyn Williams and Maretha Boyd have worked together on a city garbage collection crew for three years.
Joan Mitchell, Jasilyn Williams and Maretha Boyd have worked together on a city garbage collection crew for three years. 

Joan Mitchell, Maretha Boyd and Jasilyn Williams are one of the only all-women sanitation teams currently working for the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation.

For the last three years, they’ve worked the same route together in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood.

Their weekday mornings start around 4:30 AM, when they get dressed and “prepare for the smell,” Boyd said.

“I have incense on the truck to help with the smell and the bugs,” Williams explained. “And you chew gum,” Mitchell added with a laugh. “And you keep going.”

The three didn’t choose to work together, but rather were assigned randomly by the city. “We just was lucky,” Mitchell said. “And it was a bond.”

Like most Chicago alleys, the ones on their route have around 25 homes each, and they cover between seven and 15 alleys a day.

Maretha Boyd is in charge of driving the garbage truck.
Maretha Boyd is in charge of driving the garbage truck. She says it’s the ‘best job [she’s] ever had.’ 

Boyd, who drives the truck, used to be a Chicago bus driver. “Buses just go straight,” she said, but the garbage truck is different. “We have to do a whole lot of turns and backing up … I still get nervous.”Keeping the other two calm on the job is Mitchell, who Boyd and Williams describe as the “mother” of the group. She’s the one who reminds them to stay hydrated and take bathroom breaks, and who coaches them through lifting heavy items into the truck.

Technically, if you’re a Chicago resident and the city collects your garbage, just about anything is fair game to be disposed of. Some of the most difficult things the crew has had to lift? Williams listed a few as she remembered them: “A couch… hot water tanks… basement sinks… hot tubs.”While you’re supposed to call 311 to give notice about these larger items, people often don’t, so the three are sometimes surprised by the things they come across.

Boyd, Mitchell and Williams said the hardest things to get used to, when they first started the job, were the heat and the animals — including rodents and their marsupial friends.

“A live possum was in the can!” Mitchell recalled. “We dumped it. And I was like, ‘Oh, no, no! It’s a possum. So we had to let it run out [of the truck].”

On weekdays, the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation has about 320 active garbage trucks throughout the city.
On weekdays, the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation has about 320 active garbage trucks throughout the city. 

It takes about three hours to fill up a Streets and Sanitation garbage truck, which can hold between 16,000 and 25,000 pounds of trash. Once the truck is full, they take the garbage to a transfer station where it’s sorted before being sent on to a landfill.

The three agree that being a garbage collector is actually a pretty fun job. They have a real sense of camaraderie between their crew, and they love many of the neighbors they’ve gotten to know over the years.

Their one complaint is that they wish people were a bit more mindful when taking out their trash.

“[Some] people don’t use garbage bags, so that’s nasty,” Williams explained. “They treat garbage like garbage. … They don’t treat garbage how it should be treated.”

“And we’re here to clean it up,” Mitchell added. “That’s what we do.”

So tie your garbage bags tight, keep it contained and don’t take it for granted that after you toss your trash in the bin, there’s someone who has to pick it up.

Happy Labor Day from LiUNA Local 1001 Executive Board

THE LABORER –
I, like so many before me, am a part of the skilled labor force of this great country of ours. In fact, going back to almost the turn of the last century, my relatives have been a part of the working men and women who helped build our infrastructure.
In my youth I never realized the tradition that I had embraced by choosing this road. I often wonder, like so many of us, should I have taken another path? Should I have gone on to become a lawyer or a doctor, like most parents wish for their children. Children who have seen the struggle and hardship that so many ordinary working families do.
I am proud to have been given the opportunity to walk in my ancestor’s footsteps. But I am the last of a breed, the end of the line. My other family members and siblings have chosen another road, the road of white collars and wingtip shoes. And for them, now maybe for the very first time, I feel a sense of sorrow in my heart, because I have something that they will never experience. The sweat, the pain, the cold hands and the aching feet, the thought of the workday being just a little while longer, and then the relief and immense pride felt when the job is done. A feeling that only those of us who have actually been there can feel. The sense of accomplishment that not even the CEO of the biggest corporation can ever experience.
In the early days being a worker on the railroads, the tunnels or the bridges was a way for our immigrant ancestors to attain a better life for themselves and their families. Their sense of hard work was only surpassed by their great sense of pride in what they had built. Many of our ancestors never made it out of those trenches or off those bridges or tracks, and for them I feel a deep sense of grief. Knowing now how hard they worked to build this country and to build a life for their families is somehow lost in the new age of technology.
It’s not brain surgery or biochemistry but what we do every day with our hands and our backs is something that only we can truly understand.
I must admit that for many years I was frustrated and bitter for making the choice that I made. Wanting what so many around me had gotten because of their interest in being the one who chooses the color, not paints the house.
I really didn’t understand how lucky I was!
To see a road built is fine but knowing that I helped build it is something that doesn’t fade quickly. The architect who draws the building is featured in magazines but the men and women who actually build it are never asked, never told, never seen, as the true artist. That building is much more theirs, than the man who put the drawings on paper.
Yes, most times it is an unrecognized effort by those who are looking for nothing more than an honest living and a means to support their families.
Yet can it be any different? Probably not, but I don’t think that really matters to many of us. You see, we know we were there, we know how much sweat and pain it took and we know when we look up that those who went before us are looking on and cheering, “Good Job!”
I am sure they can see the fruits of my labor and theirs, and I often wonder if the feelings I have in my heart are those of all who came before me. Feelings swelled like a great big ball, the fiery emotions of friendships and toil, laughter and hardship, combined with spirited globs of heartaches, smiles, tears and cheers. One can only take faith that this has been their gift to me.
I sometimes wonder if our fathers, grandfathers, brothers and sisters are up there looking on and smiling about how far we have come and how much we have accomplished.
But most of all, I wonder if they are proud of me. Proud of the work I have done, of what I have built and what I have yet to build. Proud to see that the road they chose to travel has once again been traveled by one of their own.
The thought of their pride is what drives me even harder every day.
To all of those who came before me I say “Thank you”. And to all of you I say, “I am Proud to be a Laborer”.
_____________________
So, this year on the Labor Day Holiday weekend let’s stand together and say it proudly, We’re Stronger Together, We’re Union And We Ain’t Going Nowhere!

 

Contract on Track for Approval

The City and Local 399 have come to a tentative agreement on their contract. This tentative agreement is set to be ratified by Local 399 next week. All other COUPE contracts are already ready for approval. Assuming 399 ratifies its agreement next week, and we expect it will, all of the COUPE contracts, including ours, will be on track for approval at the next City Council meeting, which occurs on September 13. We will update you with more information as it becomes available. This is great news that lets us finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Bid/Job Posting – Safety Specialist CDA

Job Number:382715

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Safety Specialist, V13 – $61,008.00

Chicago Department of Aviation

Safety Division

Number of Positions: 8

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 Locals 1001 of the LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (BARGAINING UNIT #54).

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, inspects safety and accident prevention practices in the workplace, and performs related duties as required performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Assists in developing and implementing departmental safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Inspects work areas and/or construction sites to ensure working conditions are following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and municipal and state safety regulations and policies.
  • Makes recommendations to correct observed and reported safety violations and to implement safe work practices including the use of protective gear (e.g., helmets, steel tipped shoes, safety glasses, gloves).
  • Checks safety devices (e.g., fire extinguishers, alarms, first aid, emergency equipment) for proper working condition.
  • Ensures that safety precautions (e.g., sufficient lighting, warning signs, barricades) are posted near construction or hazardous sites.
  • Ensures proper procedures are followed and rescue equipment is accessible to crews working in confined spaces and during excavations.
  • Prepares and issues warnings, and/or letters of notification to address violations of safety policies and procedures.
  • Investigates accidents to determine their cause and to develop methods and procedures to prevent future occurrences.
  • Evaluates automotive and personal injury accident reports for evidence of cause and prepares reports on findings.
  • Conducts employee training sessions on safety policies and practices and arranges for product manufacturers to train employees on the proper use of safety equipment and gear.
  • Maintains complete and accurate records of personal injury and property accidents.
  • Drives to field sites to observe practices.
  • Reviews safety policies and practices and assists in updating departmental manuals and policies.
  • Attends and/or chairs safety meetings and committees.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:                    O’Hare International Airport – Aviation Public Safety Building   850 Patton Drive, Chicago, Illinois

Days:                           Monday – Friday (During Training Period)

Hours:                         8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (During Training Period)

Reporting Hours: Varies, based on operational needs. May include partial weekends and/or evening shifts.

This is a 24/7 on-call operations, will be subject to over-time based on operational needs.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Two years of experience in accident prevention and safety inspection work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

NOTE:   Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

NOTE:  A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

NOTE:  Must obtain and maintain basic airfield driving certification (Yellow Stripe) within six months of hire.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:  This position requires applicants to PASS a written test / skills assessment test with multiple components IN ORDER to be interviewed. Interviewed Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority order and according to the collective bargaining agreement. Interviewed Non-Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. 

Preference will be given to those who possess: 

  • Previous work experience in a position requiring accident prevention and safety inspection work.
  • Previous professional experience in training staff in accident prevention and safety inspection.
  • Level of proficiency operating a personal computer (PC).
  • Proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications.

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

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago – Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on August 18, 2023

Unposting Date: Aug 18, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 54. Salary: $61,008.00    Pay Basis: Yearly

A Message from LiUNA Local 1001

We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July Holiday.

And a special thanks goes out to all of our members who were so unselfish to give up time today with family and friends and come into work to clean up after this weekend’s storms.

Once again, the men and women of LiUNA Local 1001 stepped up and showed all of Chicago the reason why no one can do it better than our hardworking, dedicated members.

From entire Executive Board of LiUNA Local 1001, thank you!

Bid/Job Announcement – Supervisor of FVI’s Traffic Services

Job Number: 6287-DSS-2023

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SUPERVISOR OF FIELD VEHICLE INVESTIGATORS

DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION

BUREAU OF TRAFFIC SERVICES

Number of Positions: 2

Starting Salary:  $66,972

*NOTE:  This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for the grade V14 schedule is $66,972 – $112,668.  New hires will start at the first step of $66,972 annually.  The starting salary is non-negotiable.

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 LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54). 

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 general supervision, performs and supervises Field Vehicle Investigators performing field inspections in response to requests for the removal of abandoned or hazardous vehicles from city streets, thoroughfares, and public and private lots; oversees the removal of vehicles impeding construction, special events and emergency situations; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Prioritizes and makes daily work assignments, ensuring the efficient allocation of Field Vehicle Investigators (FVIs) to different geographical areas of the city; ensures staff has required resources (e.g. city vehicle, hand held device, radio) to perform field work
  • Oversees and monitors field activities of staff engaged in responding to 311CSR complaints of abandoned or hazardous vehicles, ensuring established operating procedures are followed in the inspection and reporting of located vehicles for towing or relocation
  • Reviews FVIs daily activity reports, compiles data and prepares productivity reports for the unit;   conducts random checks of GPS records against daily activity sheets to verify reported locations and work completed by staff
  • Conducts inspections in response to emergencies, aldermanic requests or court orders, locating vehicle(s),  taking pictures to document appearance and location, preparing required vehicle tow reports, and coordinating the towing or relocation of vehicles
  • Oversees and monitors seasonal FVIs working primarily in the Overnight Parking Ban program, enforcing no parking/ tow zones restrictions during snow season
  • Trains staff on work procedures including required inspection, reporting and enforcement actions relating to the towing or relocation of abandoned, hazardous or illegally parked vehicles
  • Implements safety work procedures and practices to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment
  • Monitors work performance, reviews time records and approves time off and vacation schedules; enforces personnel work rules; initiates and enforces disciplinary actions as required
  • Responds to accidents and incidents involving staff; takes pictures to document damage to vehicles; ensures required reports are completed; and accompanies employee for drug and alcohol testing if required
  • May testify at administrative or court hearings on cases relating to towed or relocated vehicles

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:    1717 W. Pershing

       Shift:   various

 Days Off:   will vary

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Four years of work experience as a Field Vehicle Investigator OR four years of work experience in enforcing or inspecting for compliance license requirements, parking regulations, federal and state laws or local ordinances.   A valid State of Illinois Driver’s license is required. 

NOTE:  You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview.  The candidates that receive a passing score on the skills assessment tests will be invited to interview for the position.   Candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the tests and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be selected.  Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: 

  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Software
  • Proficiency in knowledge of Chicago municipal codes as it relates to abandoned vehicles
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Previous experience working with databases
  •   

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Monday, June 26, 2023.

BU: 54.  Salary: $66,972    Pay Basis: Yearly

Local 1001 Scholarship Application Open

Laborers’ Local Union 1001 again will offer our annual scholarship contest for the 2023-2024 school year. Each of the four scholarships will be a one-time award of $1,500 each. To be eligible for the contest applicants must be children of members in good standing of Laborers’ Local Union 1001 and enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate program in the fall semester of 2023.

All submissions will be accepted online using the link below, from the Local 1001 app, or from the Local 1001 website link at the top of the page. The last day to submit a form is close of business, July 28, 2023.

Scholarship Application 

Transfer Period Open Now until June 30, 2023

Please note that per the CBA the period for All Departments to accept transfers is now open during the month of June.  You must submit your transfer request during this time period to be eligible for a transfer, all prior requests will not be honored.

DSS accepts only electronic requests, you can find the link for those City electronic forms on our app and on our website.

For DSS Only: You will be required to furnish the following when filling out the online form:

    • Valid email address
    • Your employee ID # (can be found on your pay stub or you can ask your time keeper).
    • Your current job title, bureau and work location.
    • The link(s) can be accessed on any device with internet access (ie: desktop, tablet, laptop, mobile phone). You will receive a confirmation to the email address you provide on the form.Please keep in mind, for your transfer to be considered, you must be in an active status (currently working) at the time of the transfer meeting. If you are not in an active status at the time transfers are being executed, your transfer will not be considered.
    • The deadline to submit your transfer is by the end of business Friday, June 30, 2023. Access to this link will be shut down after this date.
    • If you wish to retreat your transfer request, you must submit your request in writing by Friday, J u n e 23rd to nadia.suarez@cityofchicago.org.  No exceptions.
    • If you experience any issues accessing the Transfer Request form thru the link provided, please contact Robert Ross at (312) 744-0311 or via email at robert.ross@cityofchicago.org .

Bid/Job Announcement – Foreman of Laborers CDOT

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

Foreman of Laborers

Department of Transportation

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $46.80

This position is covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the County, Municipal Supervisors and Foreman-Local 1001 (Bargaining Unit 54). 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

Under general supervision, functions as a working supervisor over work crews, including Laborers and participates in the performance of unskilled manual work of a physical nature at assigned maintenance, repair or sanitation jobs / work sites, and performs related duties as required. Positions are allocated primarily to the Departments of Transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Oversees and participates in work activities at assigned maintenance, repair or sanitation jobs/work sites
  • Makes daily work assignments, ensures work crews are properly staffed and prioritizes work orders based on available manpower, daily work orders and planned work objectives
  • Prioritizes work order requests and makes required re-assignment to ensure management directives are carried out and operational needs are met
  • Monitors work in progress, enforcing operating  work procedures and ensuring staff compliance with established work safety rules, practices and requirements
  • Responds to and resolves problems at work sites relating to personnel, equipment, performance issues and other factors impacting of Laborer productivity
  • Provides safety instructions to staff to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment; reviews incidents of accidents and injuries and prepares reports
  • Approves time off requests; monitors performance and conducts performance evaluations; and initiates and enforces disciplinary actions

Department of Transportation

  • Supervises and participates in work crews assigned to sign management, ensuring work crews are staffed, and responds to accidents/injuries on duty
  • Supervises and participates in work crews assigned to the department’s central construction warehouse by receiving, loading and unloading supplies and equipment in the warehouse dock area

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:          3458 S. Lawndale

Days:                Monday – Friday

Hours:              6:00am – 2:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

 

  • Two years of work experience as a General Laborer /Laborer  OR two years of work experience as a laborer

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

  • A  valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be selected to interview. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview and written exercise, will be selected for hire

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

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago                                                Department of Human Resources

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 06/07/2023

 
BU: 54
Salary: $46.80 / Hourly 

Bid/Job Announcement – Field Payroll Auditor

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FIELD PAYROLL AUDITOR

DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary:  $55,596*

*NOTE:  This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for the grade V-12 schedule is $55,596 – $93,624.   New hires will start at the first step of $55,596 annually.  The starting salary is non-negotiable.

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 LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54).   

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 general supervision, audits, and processes payrolls for field staff to audit timekeeping and payroll practices; and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Receives and audits time rolls to determine validity and accuracy of time recorded
  • Updates the Chicago Automated Time and Attendance (CATA) system with timekeeping and payroll codes to ensure employees’ time records are accurate (e.g., regular and overtime hours worked, vacation, etc.)
  • Audits manual time records to ensure hours reflected in CATA are accurate
  • Resolves discrepancies on time rolls and authorizes payment
  • Calculates time earned and pro-rated time for vacation purposes
  • Instructs field staff on proper timekeeping procedures
  • Serves as liaison with the Comptroller’s Office regarding new or modified timekeeping processes and policies
  • Keeps field staff apprised of overtime pay policies for union employees
  • Maintains records of payroll deductions, employee benefits, insurance, accrued leave, and personal information
  • Receives, reviews for accuracy and sorts pay checks for distribution to appropriate field locations
  • Responds to employee inquiries regarding pay scales and overtime policies
  • Sorts and distributes payroll checks
  • Responds to requests for employment verifications and generates missing wage reports, as required
  • Explains payroll policies and procedures to employees in person and over the phone and clarifies discrepancies

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION:  Department of Streets & Sanitation

 121 North LaSalle, Room 1107    

 HOURS:  Monday – Friday; 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

 MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Two years of timekeeping and payroll preparation experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE:  You must provide your transcripts or diploma at time of processing, if applicable.

KNOWLEDGE

• timekeeping and payroll policies and procedures

• report preparation methods, practices, and procedures

• basic arithmetic computations

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

SKILLS

• Proficient with all Microsoft Office and Teams software

• ACTIVE LEARNING – Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

• ACTIVE LISTENING – Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times

EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment (e.g., Computers, telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)

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, based on the oral interview, will be selected for hire.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

  • Previous work experience reviewing documents for accuracy
  • Previous work experience copying, sorting, and filing documents
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Candidates will be contacted via email.  It is the responsibility of the candidate to monitor their emails regularly upon application.

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT Friday, May 26, 2023.

BU: 54  Salary: $55,596.00     Pay Basis:Yearly

A Message from LiUNA General President Terry O’Sullivan

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On this, my last day as LIUNA General President, I write to wish you and your families all the best.
I love this union and everything it stands for. It has been the privilege of my life to stand with the the strong, proud, and united men and women of the Laborers’ International Union of North America committed to the principles of justice, honor, and strength.
Always remember to Feel the Power, Be the Power, and Use the Power!

With kind regards, I am

Fraternally yours,

Terry O’Sullivan
General President

Bid/Job Announcement CDA – AOS I

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Airport Operations Supervisor I, V14 – $66,972.00-$112,668.00

Chicago Department of Aviation

Number of Positions: 9

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 LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF N.A., LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT #54). 

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 general supervision, inspects airfield and airside facilities for overall operational safety, ensuring compliance with operational safety and security standards relating to airport operations under 14 CFR Part 139 administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Visually inspect the condition and maintenance of airfield facilities and surrounding perimeter (e.g., runways, taxiways, ramps, safety areas) to ensure surfaces are in good physical condition and free of safety hazards, obstructions, and debris.
  • Request emergency repairs and monitor work crews on the airfield performing work such as pavement repairs (e.g., potholes), removal of debris and other safety hazards from airfield, and the repair of airfield lighting and signage equipment.
  • Prepare documentation and reports of airfield inspections, findings and irregularities and maintain daily log of activities / operations logs.
  • Issue and cancel Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMS) to provide current information on aviation and airfield conditions including the opening and closing of runways to FAA air traffic control.
  • Monitor weather service reports, check surface conditions and temperatures, and advise city personnel, contractors and other aviation personnel of weather conditions.
  • Assist senior level Airport Operations Supervisors II in implementing procedures to control access and movement of personnel on the airfield, closing and opening runways and other airfield areas, and approving proper placement of barricades.
  • Act as a liaison to the FAA, airport administration and the airport airfield operations section, monitoring and directing the reporting and dissemination of information relating to construction work, emergency situations and other incidents affecting aircraft movement and field conditions.
  • Assist in providing appropriate level of response in emergency situations including monitoring responders, taking actions to ensure operational integrity of the airfield, and maintaining communications with airport management and the airport airfield operations section.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding the status of airfield facilities and maintenance issues.
  • Coordinate snow removal operations on the airfield and conduct runway and taxiway assessments after cleaning procedures.
  • Take appropriate action to clear aircraft operating areas and airfield of wildlife hazards.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:    Chicago Department of Aviation

O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport

Shift:          Varies

Hours:        Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

 MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:  Two years of airfield operations work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required. Must obtain airfield certification within six months of hire.

Work environment requires the ability to operate an SUV and/or pickup truck and requires the ability to climb two flights of stairs through a narrow passageway. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required.

NOTE:  This position requires the selected incumbent to be available nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. In addition, outside work/inspection is required with possible exposure to fumes, dust, noise, and work in all weather conditions.

NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • applicable federal (e.g., FAA), state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines
  • airport operations methods, practices, and procedures
  • airfield inspection and maintenance methods, practices, and procedures
  • airport emergency procedures
  • supervisory methods, practices, and procedures
  • applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

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.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

  • Proficiency with the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 Airport Certification.
  • Work experience performing airfield operations or in the aviation industry at a commercial airport.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Aviation related degree.
  • Proficiency with MS Office software.

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                                    Department of Human  Resources

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on April 28, 2023

BU: 54  Salary: $66,972.00-$112,668.00   Pay Basis:Yearly

Bid/Job Announcement – Watchman – AIS

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Watchman

Department of Assets, Information and Services

Division of Security Services

Number of Positions: 7

These positions are open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 1001, Bargaining Unit 54. 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

The City of Chicago is looking to fill Watchman vacancies to protect and maintain the security and safety of various city-wide facilities including multi-level warehouses, office buildings and parking lots, on a 24 hours seven days a week (24/7) basis, working assigned shifts and weekends, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Monitors security cameras and alarms from a central location (i.e. Command Center), viewing designated sites via cameras and responds to alarms system wide to ensure premises are safe and secure from unauthorized entry, vandalism and other security risks
  • Receives calls from Watchmen in the field reporting security and safety incidents, and initiates appropriate level of response by calling 911 for Police or Fire emergency response or contacting supervisors or other department managers
  • Patrols the interior and exterior of designated facilities and locations during working and nonworking hours, to protect premises from unauthorized entry, vandalism, fire and other potential security and safety threats
  • Walks through the interior of facilities, ensuring that only authorized personnel are in building
  • Walks the exterior of buildings, checking that doors are secured, fence lines are intact, vehicle gates are secured, and that exterior lighting is in working order along with other security checks
  • Mans a guard post at the entrance of a facility or warehouse, checking for proper identification of personnel seeking entry and monitoring the entry and exit of vehicles, supplies, materials and personnel
  • Prepares incident reports documenting safety or security violations for review and use by management
  • Checks in with the Command Center on an hourly basis as part of work procedures
  • Drives to various locations as part of a roving or mobile patrol, performing security and safety checks around the exterior of facilities including large parking lots
  • Responsible for light office work which includes, answering phones, taking reports, and the use of a computer, fax machine and copier

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:        1869 West Pershing Road

Days:              Vary

Hours:            Vary

Salary:            $24.39/hour  

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications
  • Willingness and ability to perform the duties of the job
  • A valid State of Illinois Driver’s License is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position is willing and able.  Selected candidates must affirmatively respond to a willing and able questionnaire.

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

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on March 27, 2023

BU: 54. Salary: $24.39/hour   Pay Basis: Hourly