General Foreman OF Laborers-Curb AND Gutter

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Five (5) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of street alleys, sidewalks, and curbs and gutters, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory capacity related to the responsibilities of the position; OR

Five (5) years of experience in asphalt resurfacing, general labor for electrical work operations, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory capacity related to the responsibilities of the position; OR

Five (5) years of experience in dispatch operations work, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory capacity related to the responsibilities of the position.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time.
• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

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. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Sep 4, 2026, 12:00:00 AM