CONCRETE LABORER

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,880 - 77,145; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago is seeking a Seasonal Concrete Laborer to support the Division of In-House Construction in removing and replacing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and related structures. This role requires strenuous manual labor and attention to safety on street and site work.

Position offers daytime hours, a public opening and bid-based seniority selection in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Training at the Chicagoland Laborers Center will be provided upon hire.

Qualifications

• Six months of physical or manual labor experience, or completion of the CPS Laborers Training Program.
• A valid State of Illinois Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials, tools and equipment from trucks and ensures needed tools and equipment are on work site and in proper working order.
• Operates pneumatic jackhammers, sledgehammers, and other power and hand tools to break out old pavement, concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and other labor work.
• Operates skid-steer loaders to lift and remove concrete and other debris from work sites.
• Assists Cement Finishers by laying out framing materials and setting and putting down frames as directed.
• Prepares work site for concrete pour, using shovels and other hand tools to backfill area with sub-grade materials and to compact and level work area.
• Guides the pouring of concrete from trucks into forms and uses shovels and other hand tools to spread, level, and prepare for Cement Finishers to smooth and finish concrete.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Education

CPS Laborers Training Program

Six months of labor experience

Job description

Concrete Laborer - Seasonal

Department of Transportation

DIVISION OF IN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION

Job Number: 419799

Number of Positions

25 (Additional vacancies pending budget approval)

Salary

$53.00 / hr

• 0-1,080 hours: $37.10 per hour
• 1,081-2,080 hours: $47.70 per hour

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 8/13/2026

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with County, Municipal Supervisors and Foremen Local 1001 (Bargaining unit 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

Under immediate supervision, performs physically demanding manual labor relating to the laying and finishing of concrete for the construction, installation and repair of new or existing sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ramps and related construction projects, and performs related duties as required

Essential Duties

• Loads and unloads materials, tools and equipment from trucks and ensures needed tools and equipment are on work site and in proper working order
• Operates and uses pneumatic jackhammers, sledgehammers, and other power and hand tools to break out old pavement, concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and other labor work
• Operates skid-steer loaders to lift and remove concrete and other debris from work sites
• Assists Cement Finishers by laying out framing materials and setting and putting down frames as directed
• Prepares work site for concrete pour, using shovels and other hand tools to backfill area with sub-grade materials and to compact and level work area
• Guides the pouring of concrete from trucks into forms and uses shovels and other hand tools to spread, level, and prepare for Cement Finishers to smooth and finish concrete
• Moves and transports freshly poured concrete from truck to work area using wheelbarrows; mixes and pours concrete in specified amounts as directed
• Removes and cleans forms, boards and stakes once job is completed, cleans tools and ensures debris is removed from work site
• Digs, backfills and levels surface sub-grade for vaulted sidewalk construction jobs; backfills area with stone and compacts to build concrete walls
• Backfills trenches and holes created in parkways due to construction jobs, levels surface dirt, seeds, and performs other light landscaping duties to restore areas
• Cleans up work sites at completion of jobs, loading and removing debris, sweeping and clearing area and performing light landscaping duties to restore areas
• Sets up barricades and safety cones to cordon off work areas and performs other related tasks in compliance with safety rules and regulations

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: 1501 W. Pershing

Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Days: Typically, Monday - Friday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Six (6) months of physical or manual laborer-related experience that requires strength for heavy lifting, loading, bending, and dumping refuse and various other materials, or successful completion of the Chicago Public School (CPS) Laborers Training Program

Licensure. Certification, or other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois Driver's License is required

Selection Requirements

This is a non-interview title and WILL NOT REQUIRE A TEST. Bidders who APPLY CORRECTLY will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. Non-Bidders who APPLY CORRECTLY will be hired in lottery/random order.

New hires will be sent to the Chicagoland Laborers Training and Apprentice Center for a one-week initial job training course. You must successfully complete the training course to remain employed by the Department of Transportation.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: The initial evaluation will be based on 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, federal, state, and local laws, and, when applicable, 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 for 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.

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, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor