Asst District Superintendent-Dwm

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ASSISTANT DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Department of Water Management Bureau of Water Supply Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Starting Salary: $11,734.67/month (PR)

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 9/30/2026

This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with THE CHICAGO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS UNION, Local 130 (BARGAINING UNIT #16). Only employees currently in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

Under general supervision, directs and manages work operations within an assigned district, supervising multiple work crews and monitoring work operations involving the construction, maintenance, or repair of the City's sewer pipelines or water distribution system, and performs related duties as required.

Directs the day-to-day water and sewer work operations in a quadrant/area within an assigned district, supervising Foreman in charge of new construction or maintenance and repair work crews working on water mains or sewer pipeline systems. Supervises skilled trades and laborer personnel performing specific sewer or water main cleaning or repair operations including investigation, complaint, hydrant, and vactor work crews. Works with management in planning and scheduling construction or major repair projects and reviewing daily emergency requests or complaints due to water leaks or sewer and water main breaks;

works with engineers to prioritize jobs and makes daily work assignments. Reviews daily manpower reports and equipment resources and works with management in reallocating personnel to ensure adequate manning of crews and efficiency of operations. Inspects work sites to ensure work crews follow required safety procedures and that work sites are in compliance with departmental, federal and state safety standards and regulations.

Monitors work in progress to assess productivity and the quality of work performed by crews working on the construction or repair of sewer or water mains and their related structures including catch basins, valves, and water hydrants. Responds to incidents and troubleshoots problems at job sites, working with resident engineers, foremen and work crews in resolving problems delaying or preventing the construction, repair, cleaning or maintenance of water and sewer mains.

Advises Superintendent level managers on the status of water and sewer main jobs in an assigned quadrant including emergency repairs that have escalated in scope and size. Responds to complaints regarding incomplete or inadequate restoration work and ensures proper actions are taken to correct problems. Monitors and evaluates work performance of subordinate staff; initiates and enforces disciplinary actions as required;

enforces personnel rules. Prepares a variety of productivity and performance reports. Performs additional duties as required.

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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.

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Six (6) years of general construction or skilled trades work experience in the areas of water, sewer or underground utilities construction, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the supervision of work crews performing water main OR sewer pipeline repair, maintenance or new construction/installation work.

A valid plumber's license issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago is…