Chicago Department of Aviation- Construction Laborer

Job Title

Construction Laborer – Department of Aviation, Facilities Section.

Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval).

Starting Salary: $53.00 per hour.

• Prepares work sites, digging and back filling trenches and tunnel and shaft excavations.
• Removes dirt and clears obstructions from around work areas (e.g., sewer mains, catch basins, valve basins, water and electrical vaults, manholes).
• Sets and removes braces and shoring equipment and drives sheeting to support the sides of excavations and prevent cave‑ins.
• Installs, repairs, and/or removes concrete and masonry retaining and bearing walls.
• Demolishes old pavement, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, sewers, and catch basins as directed.
• Repairs old pavement, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, sewers, and catch basins as directed.
• Operates small backhoe, bobcat, skid steer, frontend loader, forklift, electric and manual pallet jack, as required.
• Excavates and grades ground leveling base and concrete.

This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in a lottery/random order. Qualified bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

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

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair‑chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.