GENERAL FOREMAN OF CONSTRUCTION LABORERS

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Monday, September 28, 2026 .

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 INTERNATIOAL UNION OF N.A.

LOCAL 1092 (BARGAINING UNIT 53).

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Under general supervision, functions as a second level supervisor, managing and directing the work of Foremen and their staff / crews of Construction Laborers and Laborer – Apprentices engaged in performing physically demanding labor at construction, maintenance, and repair project sites of public facilities or in the public way including streets and roadways, water distribution structures, sewer/drainage structures, bridges and viaducts, and performs related duties as required.

· Direct large scale work operations in an infrastructure department such as the Department of Transportation, directly supervising a group of Foreman of Construction Laborer engaged in overseeing and monitoring the work of work crews performing construction labor tasks

· Prepares manpower estimates of laborer services needed for scheduled construction, maintenance, and repair projects, working with management personnel to meet department’s objectives, priorities and performance measures · Prepares work schedules, organizes work crews and makes work assignments to Foreman of Construction Laborers, ensuring the efficient use of manpower resources

· Authorizes and approves the requisitioning of work materials, supplies and equipment to complete work projects; monitors and approves overtime

· Enforces safety requirements, inspecting work sites to ensure work crews follow established safety procedures and practices; works with Foremen to ensure work procedures and practices are in compliance with departmental, federal and state safety standards and regulations

· Ensures Laborers receive required training on proper and safe construction labor practices and procedures including pipelaying / installing pipe, operation of power tools, operation of forklift equipment, and trenching and excavation and OSHA safety and health standards

· Responds to major incidents or problems at work sites, coordinating work efforts with Foremen to ensure timely resolution of problems and minimal delay of work progress

· Works with management in developing and establishing performance measures, productivity and quality standards; conducts field inspections to assess compliance with standards

· Monitors and evaluates work performance of subordinate staff and prepares performance appraisals; reviews accident and injury reports

· Attends disciplinary hearing for staff; initiates and enforces disciplinary actions as required; responds to and resolves work related conflicts or problems with staff; enforces personnel rules

Additional duties may be required for this position

Days: Monday – Friday Hours: 7:30 am – 3:300 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.