GENERAL FOREMAN OF LABORERS-CURB AND GUTTER

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago's Department of Transportation seeks a General Foreman of Laborers for curbs and gutters to supervise and coordinate field crews on asphalt paving, concrete work, and related street repairs. Location: 1501 West Pershing Road. Hours: 7:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Salary starts at $57.39 per hour. Under the union bargaining unit 54, this role directs Foremen, organizes schedules, approves timesheets, and ensures safety at the work sites.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of street alleys, sidewalks, and curbs and gutters, with two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Five (5) years of experience in asphalt resurfacing or related general labor operations, with two (2) years supervisory.
• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects.

Responsibilities

• Directs large scale construction work operations relating to asphalt paving and resurfacing of city streets, alleys, and roads, or concrete work such as sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
• Coordinates and monitors the work of Foremen and field crews engaged in preparing work sites and finishing asphalt materials.
• Plans, schedules, and executes work projects to meet department objectives and performance measures.
• Prepares work schedules and approves timesheets for subordinates.
• Enforces safety requirements and ensures compliance with safety standards.
• Tracks status of open work orders and responds to major incidents at work sites.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Job description

GENERAL FOREMAN OF LABORERS - CURBS AND GUTTERS

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Division of In-house Construction

Number of Positions: 2 (Two)

Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval

Starting Salary: $57.39 p/h

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on September 21, 2026.

This position is covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54).

Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

Under supervision, directs and coordinates Foreman and their field crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of street alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, as well as asphalt paving and resurfacing streets and roads, general labor for electrical work operations, and perform related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs large scale construction work operations relating to the asphalt paving and resurfacing of city streets, alleys and roads, or concrete work such as sidewalk, ADA ramps, curbs and gutter, and alley and street work.


• Coordinates and monitors the work of Foremen and field crews, both asphalt and concrete, engaged in preparing work sites for resurfacing and in the spreading, finishing and compacting of asphalt materials, and the operation of asphalt equipment to maintain and repair surfaces; as well as, engaged in procurement activities and ensuring that proper mix of sand and cement are created, bending and installing rebar, and spreading, leveling, and smoothing concrete.


• Plans, schedules, and executes work projects in coordination with management personnel to meet department's objectives, priorities and performance measures.


• Prepares work schedules for immediate subordinates, ensuring the effective and efficient utilization of manpower, assigning and rotating overtime assignments in accordance with applicable rules, and approves units' timesheets.


• Receives complaints and makes necessary investigations of reports concerning concrete maintenance.


• Enforces safety requirements, inspecting work sites to ensure work crews follow established safety procedures and practices; works with Foremen to ensure work procedures and practices are following departmental, federal and state safety standards and regulations.


• Authorizes and approves the requisition of work materials, supplies and equipment to complete work projects; maintains records detailing subordinates' time worked and equipment used.


• Prepares and maintains comprehensive unit reports detailing productivity, work-in-progress, and any particular problems and/or situations encountered; reviews report from field personnel.


• Allots crews to their respective duties and making sure that they have the appropriate training and tools so that they can execute their jobs accurately.


• Responds to major incidents or problems at work sites, coordinating work efforts with Foremen to ensure timely resolution of problems and minimal delay of work progress.


• Tracks the status of open work orders to ensure the timely completion of repairs and maintenance work.


• Attends disciplinary hearings for staff; initiates and enforces disciplinary actions as required; responds to and resolves work-related conflicts or problems with staff; enforces personnel and work rules.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 1501 West Pershing Road

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of street alleys, sidewalks, and curbs and gutters, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory capacity related to the responsibilities of the position; OR


• Five (5) years of experience in asphalt resurfacing, general labor for electrical work operations, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory capacity related to the responsibilities of the position; OR


• Five (5) years of experience in dispatch operations work, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory capacity related to the responsibilities of the position.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time.


• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview 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 at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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

Salary: $57.39