Foreman Of Pipe​/Salvage Yards

Description

FOREMAN OF PIPE/SALVAGE YARDS

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Salary: $54.10/hourly;
Grade: PR

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Friday, September 11, 2026.

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTERNATIOAL UNION OF N.A. LOCAL 1092 (BARGAINING UNIT 53).

Under general supervision, supervises and participates in warehousing, inventory and distribution operations in city facilities such as warehouses, storage areas, pipe yards and salvage yards, and performs related duties as required

• Supervises staff (e.g., Stores Laborers) performing and performs heavy lifting and other laborer tasks relating to the loading, unloading, storage and disbursement of water and sewer construction and repair materials, parts and equipment
• Implements inventory procedures and processes to track, control and document the receipt of materials, parts and equipment from supply vendors, stocking and storage of items, and the issuance of same to work crews
• Monitors deliveries from supply vendors, ensuring Laborers verify items received against packing slips, safely unload materials, parts and equipment using forklifts as needed, and place same into inventory stock
• Maintains and oversees the maintenance of computerized records using inventory system software (e.g. Data Stream) to enter and update inventory data and to monitor inventory levels;
• Plans and prioritizes the daily delivery of requested materials to work crews, ensuring delivery trucks are loaded with materials and other items and routed to work sites on a timely basis
• Orders items to replenish stock, creating computerized entries and preparing paperwork (e.g. APRFs) to initiate the ordering of materials from contracted vendors or the transfer of same from other storage facilities
• Reviews receiving reports against APRFs to verify delivery of items to yard/warehouse and forwards to appropriate personnel for payment to vendors
• Implements safety procedures to minimize accidents and promote a safe work environment; ensures Laborers are trained and certified to operate forklifts; attends various training sessions relating to safety, emergency and haz-mat response and instructs staff as required
• Maintains manual and computerized inventory records; schedules and oversees physical inventory and periodic cycle counts; contacts vendors to obtain price quotes on new or specialty items as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Various

Days Off: Various

Shift: Various

Hours: Various

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

• Two (2) years of experience working as a laborer in construction or repairs, OR
• Two (2) years as a laborer in a warehouse type facility engaged in materials handling of construction materials, vehicles, automotive parts or equipment
• Some positions may require certification as Forklift Operators

DESIRED PREFERENCE: Valid driver's license

NOTE:

You must provide professional licenses, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

NOTE:

You must provide your valid driver's license at the time of processing.

• Some positions may be required to perform substantial lifting (up to 100 pounds)
• Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to access multi-level facilities
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected for hire according to the cba.

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.

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…