OPERATING ENGINEER-GROUP A

Description: BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT OPERATING ENGINEER u2013 GROUP A DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT Water Supply Number of Positions: 10 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Starting Salary: $62.05/hourly; PR Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Thursday, May 7, 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 THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 399 (BARGAINING UNIT #12). Only employees currently in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled u201cCurrently employed by the City of Chicagou201d 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 Under supervision, supervises the operation and maintenance of steam and electric turbines, pumps, high pressure boilers, fans, and air compressors in City buildings, water purification plants, heating and refrigeration plants, and pumping stations, and performs related duties as required _ESSENTIAL DUTIES_ u00b7 Maintains and operates high- and low-pressure boilers, motors, pumps, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems u00b7 Cleans, oils, and makes repairs and replacements on pumps and other mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety u00b7 Supervises and performs diagnostic and repair work on electrical fixtures and equipment u00b7 Supervises labor and trades personnel engaged in performing building maintenance activities u00b7 Reads meters and gauges at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and record readings u00b7 Requisitions equipment and materials needed to complete necessary repairs u00b7 Inspects fire prevention equipment for proper operation in case of an emergency u00b7 Assists with or supervises the repair and adjustment or replacement of boiler and pumping equipment u00b7 Completes time sheets and daily operating reports u00b7 Coordinates maintenance and trade personnel engaged in building maintenance activities u00b7 Maintains and wears Self Contained Breathable Air (SCBA) units used during possible HAZMAT incidents, as required u00b7 Receives, stores, and/or handles industrial chemicals (e.g., liquid chlorine, fluorosilicic acid, aluminum sulfate liquid), as required u00b7 Oversees work carried out by private vendors and contractors on boilers, motors, pumps and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as required _Additional duties may be required for this position._ LOCATION : Varies HOURS/DAYS: Varies THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers, pumping units, and related mechanical equipment Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications u00b7 A valid Stationary Engineer's license as issued by the City of Chicago is required u00b7 Certification as a Universal technician as required by 40CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA u00b7 A valid State of Illinois Driveru2019s License is required _NOTE:_ _You must provide your degree/transcripts/licenses at the time of processing, if applicable._ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS u00b7 Substantial lifting (up to 80 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 move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects u00b7 Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools u00b7 Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment WORKING CONDITIONS u00b7 General industrial and plant environment u00b7 Exposure to loud noise u00b7 Exposure to extreme temperatures u00b7 Exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes or dust u00b7 Exposure to oily or wet environment EQUIPMENT u00b7 Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator) u00b7 Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer, scanner) u00b7 Two-way radio u00b7 Tools used in the repair and maintenance of heating and cooling equipment u00b7 Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads) u00b7 Testing and monitoring equipment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS _Knowledge Considerable knowledge of:_ u00b7 safety principles, methods, practices, and procedures u00b7 use of steam, electric heating, and cooling equipment u00b7 tools and instruments used in repairing heating and cooling equipment u00b7 routine testing and inspection activities related to boiler operations u00b7 operation of switches, circuit breakers, motors, and pumps _Moderate knowledge of:_ u00b7 building and facility maintenance and repair methods, practices, and procedures _Some knowledge of:_ u00b7 supervisory methods, practices, and procedures u00b7 maintenance control center operations and functions Other knowledge as required for successful performance in the Operating Engineer - Group C class Skills 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 CRITICAL THINKING - Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems u00b7 COORDINATION WITH OTHERS - Adjust actions in relation to others' actions u00b7 INSTRUCTING - Teach others how to do something u00b7 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed u00b7 EQUIPMENT SELECTION - Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job u00b7 OPERATION MONITORING - Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly u00b7 TROUBLESHOOTING - Determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it Other skills as required for successful performance in the Operating Engineer - Group C class 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 u00b7 WRITE - Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand u00b7 RECOGNIZE PROBLEMS - Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong u00b7 REASON TO SOLVE PROBLEMS - Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Other abilities as required for successful performance in the Operating Engineer - Group C class Other Work Requirements u00b7 INITIATIVE - Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges u00b7 LEADERSHIP - Demonstrate willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction 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 Other characteristics as required for successful performance in the Operating Engineer - Group C class May be required at entry. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires candidates to pass a 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. APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. 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. 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Created: 2026-04-27