LABORER - APPRENTICE

Description: BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Laborer Apprentice DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT Number of Positions: 30 PR: $30.84 Hr. These positions are open to the public and all current City employees covered under the Cityu2019s collective bargaining agreement with the LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA - LOCAL 1092 (BARGAINING UNIT #53). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply to the bid site: AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled u201cCurrently employed by the City of Chicago.u201d 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled u2018payee/employee numberu2019) 3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION The City of Chicago has partnered with the Water Pipe Extension, Bureau of Engineering Laborersu2019 Local 1092 to establish a training program that combines 360 hours of class room training and instruction with 3,800 hours of paid on-the- job training (OJT) and work experience Positions attend classroom instruction through the Chicagoland Laborers Training and Apprentice Center, and are not paid by the City for the hours of classroom instruction. Upon successful completion of the training program, participants are awarded a certificate of completion of the Laborersu2019 Training Program by LiUNA Local Union 1092. A subcommittee of representatives from Local 1092 and city departments overseeing the training program will certify the completion of all program requirements for each position. Under immediate supervision, receives on-the-job training and is assigned tasks that will increase his/her knowledge and skills of construction laborer duties. Performs unskilled, 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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES Positions will be required to: u00b7 Complete a 360-hour formal training program of classroom instruction u00b7 Complete 3,800 hours of paid on-the-job training (OJT) under the guidance and direction of a Construction Laborer u00b7 Learn how to safely prepare work sites, digging and backfilling trenches, and tunnel and shaft excavations u00b7 Learn how to safely remove dirt and clear obstructions from around work areas (e.g., catch basins, valve basins, water and electrical vaults, manholes) u00b7 Learn how to safely set braces and shoring equipment and drive sheeting to support the sides of excavations and prevent cave-ins u00b7 Learn how to safely dismantle concrete and masonry by retaining and bearing walls u00b7 Learn how to safely operate and maintain pneumatic tools (e.g., jack hammers, concrete/pavement breakers, sandblasters, clay spades) in the performance of tasks, including breaking out old pavement, curbs, and gutters u00b7 Learn how to safely use hand tools (e.g. shovels, picks, sledgehammers) in the performance of tasks, including removing rocks in underground tunnels u00b7 Apply knowledge obtained through classroom instruction, including safety procedures and practices for trenching and excavation; pipelaying; concrete placement and mason tending u00b7 Apply skills obtained through classroom instruction, including the safe and proper use of pneumatic tools; the building and dismantling of scaffolds; and the safe and proper operation of various construction equipment u00b7 Assist Construction Laborers in the performance of laborer tasks, including loading and unloading materials and equipment from trucks, lifting and placing materials (e.g. pipes, valves, castings) into trenches using pipe sticks, ropes, and dollies, and setting up barricades, safety cones, and street plates around work sites u00b7 Assist skilled trades workers in readying and supplying needed tools, equipment, and materials 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: Various sites Days Off: Varies Shift: Varies Hours: Varies Lunch: u00bd hour Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience u00b7 Willingness and ability to perform the job duties u00b7 Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application u00b7 Successful candidates must pass a drug screen, background investigation, physical, and required pre-employment exams Licensure, Certification, or other Qualifications u00b7 A valid State of Illinois driveru2019s license is required WORKING CONDITIONS u00b7 Exposure to outdoor weather conditions u00b7 Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment u00b7 Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites) u00b7 Work performed in cramped or confined locations u00b7 Work performed above or below ground level EQUIPMENT u00b7 Hand tools and manual equipment (e.g., shovels, hammer, power hoses) u00b7 Standard tools and equipment used in heavy construction (e.g., jack hammers, hammer drills, and other power tools) u00b7 Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads) u00b7 Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, metal plates, scaffolding, ropes) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS u00b7 Heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds) is required u00b7 Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time u00b7 Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs u00b7 Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment u00b7 Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., trenches, tunnels, cramped quarters) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS After the training program, knowledge of: Moderate knowledge of: u00b7 Use of power and hand tools, materials, and equipment used on construction work sites u00b7 Construction equipment and material u00b7 Excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures u00b7 Applicable safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards u00b7 Use of safety equipment and protective gear Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations Skills u00b7 _ACTIVE LEARNING_ u2013 Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making u00b7 _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 u00b7 _EQUIPMENT SELECTION_ u2013 Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job Abilities u00b7 _COMPREHEND ORAL INFORMATION_ - Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences u00b7 _SPEAK_ - Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand u00b7 _COMPREHEND WRITTEN INFORMATION_ - Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing Other Work Requirements _u00b7_ _INITIATIVE -_ Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges _u00b7_ _STAMINA -_ Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks u00b7 _DEPENDABILITY -_ Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability, and fulfill obligations u00b7 _ATTENTION TO DETAIL -_ Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks APPLICATION EVALUATION: The initial evaluation will be based on the information provided in the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, applicable federal, state, and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements. 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. ( _All employees of the City of Chicago must demonstrate commitment to and compliance with applicable state and federal laws, and City ordinances and rules, the Cityu2019s Ethics standards, and other City policies and procedures._ _The City of Chicago will consider equivalent foreign degrees, accreditations, and credentials in evaluating qualifications._ 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 CST on 04/06/2026

Created: 2026-03-25