BID ANNOUNCEMENT FOREMAN OF LINEMEN, PR CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Division of Electrical Operations Number of Positions:

3 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary:

$73.73 p/h Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on October 8, 2026. These positions are open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS-LOCAL 9

(BARGAINING UNIT 29). Only employees currently 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, supervises a crew engaged in installing, repairing, and testing aerial and underground electrical wire, fixtures, and related equipment, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepares work plans detailing job requirements, manpower, and materials used and man hours needed to complete jobs.
• Makes daily work assignments, ensuring the efficient use of manpower and resources.
• Ensures jobsites are left in a safe condition at the end of each workday.
• Communicates with General Foreman on all issues pertaining to the crew and project they are responsible for.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure adherence to installation plans, departmental standards, and safety procedures.
• Prepares purchase requisitions to order materials and equipment needed by staff to complete jobs.
• Directs the installation of wires, fiber optic cables, and conduit pipes to power sources.
• Supervises the assembly and installation of electrical fixtures (e.g., light poles, lamps, traffic signal heads, surveillance cameras).
• Assists in coordinating electrical wiring work with other trades foremen and private contractors to ensure timely completion of work.
• Authorizes completed work ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Trains staff in operational and safety procedures.
• Maintains records and prepares work activity reports.
• Participates in installing and connecting electrical lines, fiber optics, and cables to power sources.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:

2451

South Ashland Days:

Monday -

Friday Hours:

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER

SERVICE