Operating Engineer Group-C. Cda

Position: OPERATING ENGINEER GROUP-C. CDA 2025-26

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTE TO BIDDERS
:
Per Contractual Bargaining Agreement, current City of Chicago employees, members of BU 12 Operating Engineers Local 399, who wish to exercise their contractual rights and bid for this position, cannot be considered for this vacancy unless at least one (1) year has passed since their most recent appointment date, at the time this posting closes.

OPERATING ENGINEER - GROUP C

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

HVAC Plant Division

Number of Positions
: 2 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary
: $58.95 hourly (PR)

Applications accepted until 11:59pm CST on 1/04/2026.

These positions are open to the public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399 (BU #12). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

Bid Instructions

Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”.

Enter your employee  (located on your pay stub).

Select your correct bargaining unit.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in a rejected bid application.

Essential Duties

• Operates and maintains high pressure boilers, steam and electric turbines, fans, air compressors, and pumps by reading gauges and adjusting valves to maintain a constant flow of water supply to the heating element.
• Performs regular, scheduled maintenance on boilers and heaters to ensure equipment is maintained in operating condition.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units.
• Cleans, oils, and lubricates pumps, motors, and related mechanical equipment.
• Adjusts equipment, machinery, and valves to prevent malfunctions and regulates the operation of steam and water units.
• Reads gauges and charts to ensure proper speeds, pressures, and temperatures are maintained.
• Regulates the appropriate level of building heat, ventilation, and air conditioning temperatures.
• Visually inspects joints and pipe connections to identify leaks.
• Replaces filters on ventilation equipment.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, leaks, abnormal readings, or other facility problems to supervisor.
• Maintains general cleanliness of assigned work area.
• Maintains a monthly productivity report.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional duties may be required.

Location & Hours

Location:

O’Hare International Airport

Hours:

40 per week.

Shifts/Days Off:
Vary, Holidays and Weekends. Days and shifts to be covered on an as needed (24/7) basis.

Career Service & Screening

This position is in the career service.

Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass a background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, training, and experience suitable to obtain a Stationary Engineer's License.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid Stationary Engineer's license issued by the City of Chicago is required.
• Certification as a Universal technician is required by 40
  
  CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA.
• A valid Illinois Driver's License is required.
• Candidates selected for hire must pass a Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Regulation Basic Driving test (Yellow Stripe) within 60 days of hire.
• Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check, a drug test, and a security threat assessment (STA).

Working Conditions

• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes or dust.
• Exposure to oily or wet environment.

Physical Requirements

• Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time.
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects.

Selection Requirements

This position requires candidates to pass a skills assessment test and answer affirmatively a Willingness and Ability Questionnaire. Bidders who successfully apply, meet the minimum qualifications, and pass the skills assessment test will be hired in seniority order according to the CBA rules. Non-bidders who successfully apply, meet the minimum qualifications, and pass the skills assessment test and answer affirmatively will be hired in lottery order.

Benefits

and Classifications

For information on benefits please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

For salary and title structure please visit https:// Classification/.

Application Evaluation

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

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

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