OPERATING ENGINEER-GROUP A

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
OPERATING ENGINEER GROUP A
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
Bureau of Administration Facilities
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Annual Salary: $62.05/hour

This position is open to the public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the Operating Engineers-Local 399 (Bargaining Unit 12). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
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.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted from 12/19/25 until 11:59pm CDT on 1/6/26

The Chicago Department of Aviation is seeking an Operating Engineer-Group A to supervise the operation and maintenance of steam and electric turbines, pumps, high pressure boilers, fans, and air compressors in City buildings, water purification plants, heating and refrigeration plants, and pumping stations, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains and operates high- and low-pressure boilers, motors, pumps, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
  Cleans, oils, and makes repairs and replacements on pumps and other mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety
• Supervises and performs diagnostic and repair work on electrical fixtures and equipment
• Supervises labor and trades personnel engaged in performing building maintenance activities
• Reads meters and gauges at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and record readings
• Requisitions equipment and materials needed to complete necessary repairs
• Inspects and tests fire prevention equipment for proper operation in case of an emergency
• Assists with or supervises the repair and adjustment or replacement of boiler and pumping equipment
• Completes time sheets and daily operating reports, completes daily equipment logs, completes all mandatory training courses, check emails daily
• Coordinates maintenance and trade personnel engaged in building maintenance activities
• Maintains and wears Self Contained Breathable Air (SCBA) units used during possible HAZMAT incidents, as required
• Receives, stores, and/or handles industrial chemicals (e.g., liquid chlorine, fluorosilicic acid, aluminum sulfate liquid), as required
• Oversees work performed by private vendors and contractors on boilers, motors, pumps and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as required.
• Proficient in BAS Systems in acknowledging alarms, responding to and dispatching all calls.
  Additional duties may be required for this position.
  
  Location: Heating & Refrigeration Plant O'Hare International Airport
  Days: Varies
  Hours: Varies
  
  

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

* Two years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers, pumping units, and related mechanical equipment
* A valid Stationary Engineer's license as issued by the City of Chicago is required
* Certification as a Universal technician as required by 40CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA
* A valid State of Illinois Driver's License is required
* Must pass the basic (yellow) airfield driving test to drive in the Non-Movement areas of the airfield within 60 days of hire.
* Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass a background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA)

WORKING CONDITIONS * General industrial and plant environment * Exposure to loud noise * Exposure to extreme temperatures * Exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes or dust * Exposure to oily or wet environment

EQUIPMENT * Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator) * Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer, scanner) * Two-way radio * Tools used in the repair and maintenance of heating and cooling equipment * Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads) * Testing and monitoring equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Substantial lifting (up to 80 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 * Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools * Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
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. Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the CBA.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: 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.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: 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 positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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

Brandon Johnson, Mayor