HOISTING ENGINEER-DWM

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is hiring Hoisting Engineers for the Department of Water Management, Bureau of Operations and Distribution, with 5 openings. The position involves operating heavy construction and off-road equipment, including cranes, to excavate, load and move earth and sewer pipes.

Salary starts at $68.80 per hour with multi-rate pay depending on class and equipment. Starting annual salary is listed; eligibility includes successful completion of anOperating Engineer apprenticeship or

Qualifications

• US Department of Labor registered Operating Engineer apprenticeship training program or journeyman status.
• Three (3) years of journey-level work experience as an Operating/Hoisting Engineer.
• Crane Operator's license as issued by City of Chicago (for mobile crane positions).

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates heavy construction and off-road equipment at sites to dig trenches, backfill, street openings, paving and loading pipe.
• Operates air compressors, pumps and other power equipment at construction sites.
• Controls and maneuvers heavy construction equipment using switches, levers and pedals with proper safety.
• Inspects equipment for operating condition and replaces worn parts as needed for safe operation.
• Changes oil and lubricates moving parts at scheduled intervals to ensure efficiency.
• Operates a mobile crane with license to lift materials and heavy objects on site.
• Prepares work activity reports.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Crane operation

CDL Class A/B

Education

US Department of Labor registered Operating Engineer apprenticeship training program

Job description

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

HOISTING ENGINEER

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Operations and Distribution

Number of Positions: 5

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Annual Salary: $68.80/ Hourly

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 150 - BARGAINING UNIT 42. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on August 12, 2026

Under supervision, performs journey-level Hoisting Engineer work, operating heavy construction and off-road equipment used to excavate, lift, move and load earth, water and sewer pipes, and other heavy materials and equipment; and perform related duties as required Class is a multi-rate title; rate of pay to individual positions is dependent on the Class (I, II and III or Mobile Crane) or type equipment operated

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Drives and operates heavy construction and off-road equipment including front-end loaders, backhoes, compactors, pavers, graders and excavators at a work site to dig trenches, backfill, street and ground openings, asphalt street paving and tamping, and loading, lifting and setting pipe
• Operates air compressors, pumps and other power equipment at construction sites
• Controls and maneuvers heavy construction equipment by using switches, moving levers and foot pedals and applying knowledge of equipment operations
• Inspects equipment for operating condition, checking fluid levels, cables and hoses for wear and replacing worn parts to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Changes oil and lubricates moving parts at regularly scheduled intervals to ensure efficient performance of equipment
• Operates a mobile crane, requiring a Crane Operator's license, to lift materials and other heavy objects at a work site
• Prepares work activity reports

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: Various

Days/ Shift Hours: Various

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Operating Engineer apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, OR

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:

• Three (3) years of journey-level work experience as an Operating/Hoisting Engineer
• Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program as an Operating/Hoisting Engineer, plus one (1) year of journey-level work experience as an Operating/Hoisting Engineer

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A or B, as issued by the State of Illinois
• Positions operating a mobile crane must possess a Crane Operator's license as issued by the City of Chicago

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy machinery, construction sites)

EQUIPMENT

• Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, earplugs, gloves, vest, pads)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some lifting (up to 100 pounds) is required
• Physical ability to operate various heavy equipment and machinery
• Physical ability to access cabs of heavy construction equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires candidates to pass a skills assessment. You must pass all components of the test to move forward. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Bidders who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in seniority order. External/non-bidders applicants who receive a passing score will be hired in lottery/random order.

Equipment Operation and Inspection Test:

Combination Back Hoe

• You will be required to safely operate the Back Hoe part of the Combination Back Hoe to excavate material from the ground
• You will be required to safely operate the Loader part of the Combination Back Hoe to backfill, compact, and grade the excavated area

Excavator

• You will be required to safely use the digging arm and to excavate an area

High Lift Loader

• You will be required to use the Highlift Loader to backfill, compact and grade the excavated area

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired, you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at the time of processing, if applicable. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn, and you will not be hired.

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. 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.

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