ASPHALT FOREMAN

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago seeks an Asphalt Foreman to supervise asphalt laborers and equipment operators performing spreading, finishing and compacting of asphalt for resurfacing and repair of City residential streets and alleys. This working supervisor/crew leader role entails directing crew activities, ensuring safety practices, coordinating daily assignments, and monitoring material flow from plant to site.

Starting salary is $53.90/hr with a yearly pay basis and a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM workday; location

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in the paving and repair of street surfaces using asphalt materials or related asphalt equipment.
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an assigned work crew performing semi-skilled asphalt laborer duties including raking, smoothing and tamping for resurfacing and repair of streets and alleys.
• Monitor delivery of hot asphalt from contracted plant to work sites and supervise use of asphalt equipment.
• Ensure safety procedures, barricades, and signposting are in place; complete accident and injury reports as needed.
• Receive and prioritize daily work assignments and manage crew work distribution and progress.

Skills

Paving experience

Asphalt equipment

Job description

ASPHALT FOREMAN

Job Number: 419686

Number of Positions: 3 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $53.90/hr

The Chicago Department of Transportation is seeking Asphalt Foremen to function as a working supervisor/crew leader, supervising asphalt laborers and equipment operators performing work activities relating to the spreading, finishing and compacting of asphalt for the resurfacing and repair of City residential streets and alleys.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise an assigned work crew performing semi-skilled asphalt laborer duties including raking, smoothing and tamping relating to the pavement, re-surfacing and repair of streets and alleys using hot asphalt materials
• Supervise an assigned crew filling potholes and repairing street surfaces using high performance / cold patch asphalt during the winter months
• Supervises grinding and other crews operating asphalt equipment, including Hoisting Engineers operating grinders, pavers and rollers
• Receive and prioritize daily work assignments and makes crew work assignments
• Observe work in progress and provides guidance and direction on work procedures and techniques to asphalt laborers
• Ensure the timely delivery of hot asphalt from contracted plant to work sites
• Monitor supply of asphalt and requisitions additional supplies needed to complete the job
• Complete work activity sheets to report jobs completed, providing information on material used, location of work site, heavy equipment used and crew work assignments
• Informs General Foreman of performance or operational problems at work sites
• Ensures safe work procedures and safe work practices are followed at work sites
• Ensures barricades and other safety equipment are set up and in place while work is in progress
• Prepares accident and injury reports
• Attends pre-disciplinary hearings for work crew members
• May drive a city vehicle to work sites
• Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Varies

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in the paving and repair of street surfaces using asphalt materials and/or related asphalt equipment.
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., traffic, heavy machinery)

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

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

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website

City of Chicago :: Classification and Pay Plan

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. 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.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

BU: 54

Salary: $53.90/hour

Pay Basis: Yearly