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Under general supervision, functions as a working supervisor over work crews, overseeing and supervising Concrete Laborers performing skilled manual work of a physical nature at assigned work sites, and performs related duties as required. Positions are allocated primarily to the Departments of Transportation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervises concrete construction crews making daily work assignments, ensures work crews are properly staffed and prioritizes work orders based on available manpower, daily work orders and planned work objectives.

• Prioritizes work order requests (such as estimating cost and time to complete work, scheduling and distributing work and equipment) and makes required re-assignment to ensure management directives are carried out and operational needs are met.

• Prepares and maintains records (such as work complete, time spent per project, cost and materials used)

• Monitors work in progress, enforcing operating work procedures and ensuring staff compliance with established work safety rules, practices, and requirements.

• Responds to and resolves problems at work sites relating to personnel, equipment, performance issues and other factors impacting crew productivity.

• Provides safety instruction to staff to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment; reviews incidents of accidents and injuries and prepares reports.

• Provides suggestions and estimates to engineers for project planning through the interpretation of blueprints, sketches, and written or verbal instructions.

• Approves time off requests; monitors performance and conducts performance evaluations; and initiates and enforces disciplinary actions.

• Prepares productivity reports, operational reports, and related reports.

NOTE: 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.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Two years of work experience as a concrete laborer.

A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

Working Conditions

Ø Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Ø Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dust, oily or wet environment.

Ø Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites, heavy machinery).

Equipment

Ø Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopies, fax machine).

Ø Standard equipment used in the craft.

Ø Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, safety vest,).

Physical Requirements

Ø Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) required.

Ø Ability to stand, walk and bend for extended or continuous periods of time.

Ø Ability to access multi-level facilities.

Education & Employment Verification: Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it related to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you have received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, andspecific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Selection Requirements:

• Previous work experience assigning crew work, schedules, assignments, and re-assignments.

• Previous work experience with a knowledge of concrete repair operations.

• Previous work experience in estimating costs of a job and estimating amounts of materials needed (concrete, etc.),

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook

Residency Requirement:All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.