Number of Positions: 2(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)Starting Salary: $64.15/hour These positions are open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with THE CHICAGO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS UNION 130 (BARGAINING UNIT #16). 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 Applications for this position will be accepted 6/15/26, until 11:59 pm CDT on 6/30/26 The Chicago Department of Water Management is seeking two Foreman of Sewer Cleaning to supervise, coordinate and inspect the activities of crews engaged in the inspection and cleaning of sewers and drainage structures and scraping and flushing of main sewers in a designated sewer district within the Department of Water Management, and perform related duties as required ESSENTIAL DUTIES Makes work assignments, prioritizes jobs, and directs the work of crews to ensure inspection and cleaning work is performed efficiently and in compliance with departmental and federal standards (e.g., US Environmental Protection Agency)Monitors work operations at work sites, observing work activities of crews engaged in operating specialized equipment (e.g., vactor trucks and trucks with orange peels) to clean, flush and remove water and debris in and around sewers and drainage structures including catch basins, gutter boxes, valve basins and main sewer lines. Checks supply levels, initiates orders to produce needed materials, tools and equipment and arranges for delivery to work sites. Ensures that work sites and crews are equipped with required safety equipment and that required safety barricades are set-up at sites. Implements safety work procedures and practices to minimize employee accidents and promote a safe work environment. Reviews daily manpower reports for accuracy and completeness, coordinates with departmental divisions to ensure sewer repair work identified during cleaning is addressed and closes out work order requests. Approves time off requests, conducts performance evaluations and initiates and enforces disciplinary actions. Supervises the preparation of and prepares productivity and work activity reports utilizing various manual and computerized systems. Oversees the training of crews in the proper and efficient use of tools, equipment and machinery. Coordinates response activities related to advanced complaints and flooding. Additional duties may be required for this position. Location: Various. Days: Various Hours: Various THESE POSITIONS ARE IN THE CAREER SERVICE