Foreman Of Sewer Cleaning

The Chicago Department of Water Management is seeking two Foreman of Sewer Cleaning to supervise, coordinate and inspect the activities of crews engaged in the inspection and cleaning of sewers and drainage structures and scraping and flushing of main sewers in a designated sewer district within the Department of Water Management, and perform related duties as required.

Number of Positions: 2

Starting Salary: $64.15/hour

Location:

Various

Days:
Various

Hours:

Various

THESE POSITIONS ARE IN THE CAREER SERVICE

• Makes work assignments, prioritizes jobs, and directs the work of crews to ensure inspection and cleaning work is performed efficiently and in compliance with departmental and federal standards (e.g., US Environmental Protection Agency)
• Monitors work operations at work sites, observing work activities of crews engaged in operating specialized equipment (e.g., vactor trucks and trucks with orange peels) to clean, flush and remove water and debris in and around sewers and drainage structures including catch basins, gutter boxes, valve basins and main sewer lines
• Checks supply levels, initiates orders to produce needed materials, tools and equipment and arranges for delivery to work sites
• Ensures that work sites and crews are equipped with required safety equipment and that required safety barricades are set‑up at sites
• Implements safety work procedures and practices to minimize employee accidents and promote a safe work environment
• Reviews daily manpower reports for accuracy and completeness, coordinates with departmental divisions to ensure sewer repair work identified during cleaning is addressed and closes out work order requests
• Approves time off requests, conducts performance evaluations and initiates and enforces disciplinary actions
• Supervises the preparation of and prepares productivity and work activity reports utilizing various manual and computerized systems
• Oversees the training of crews in the proper and efficient use of tools, equipment and machinery
• Coordinates response activities related to advanced complaints and flooding

• Four years of work experience in the maintenance, repair, cleaning or construction of water and/or sewer distribution systems.
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required. Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.

• 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)

• Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves)
• Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, metal plates, scaffolding, ropes)
• Heavy duty specialized equipment used to clean catch basins and drains (e.g., orange peel bucket, vactor equipment mounted on trucks)

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate applicable tools and equipment

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test / skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.