OPERATING ENGINEER-GROUP A, 2FM 2026

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTE TO BIDDERS: 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.

OPERATING ENGINEER-GROUP A

Chicago Department of Fleet & Facility Management

Facility Operations

Number of Positions: 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $62.05 HOURLY

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/06/2026

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS UNION, LOCAL 399 (SELECT BARGAINING UNIT 12). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

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

Under supervision, supervises 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: Under direct supervision, 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 records readings. Requests equipment and materials needed to complete necessary repairs. Inspects 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 weekly work status reports. 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, fluor-silicic 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. Maintains general cleanliness of assigned work area. Performs other related duties as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Varies

Days: Rotating Days based on Operational needs.

Hours: Rotating Shifts 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers, pumping units, and related mechanical equipment.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

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 Illinois Driver's License is required. Substantial lifting (up to 80 pounds) is required.

NOTE TO BIDDERS: 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.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires candidates to take a skills assessment test with multiple components. BIDDERS who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and PASS the skills assessment test with multiple components, will be INTERVIEWED. Selected bidders will be hired in seniority order and according to C.B.A rules.

Non- BIDDERS who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and PASS the skills assessment test with multiple components, will be INTERVIEWED.

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.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/06/2026