**Description:** **BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT** **Foreman of Machinists-Automotive** **Department of Fleet and Facility Management** **Bureau of Fleet Maintenance Operations** Number of Positions: 5 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) **Starting Salary: $62.39/hour** **Applications for this position will be accepted from 9/16/2024 until 11:59pm CDT on** **09/30/2024** **These positions are open to the public and all current City employees covered under covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with The International Association of Machinists - Local 126, (Bargaining Unit 36). 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** The City of Chicago’s Department of Fleet and Facility Management is seeking Foreman of Machinists-Automotive to supervise automotive service technicians/ skilled trades personnel in the repair and maintenance of mechanical systems and components in various classes of gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment including automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks on an assigned shift, and performs related duties as required **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** · Prioritizes and assigns automotive maintenance and repair work to subordinates · Studies blueprints, specifications and manuals to determine parts required and procedures for making repairs · Approves and accounts for materials, supplies and tools and equipment needed for repairs · Inspects and tests equipment to confirm quality and workmanship of completed repairs · Monitors the status of open work orders and ensures work is completed in a timely and efficient manner · Checks the computerized vehicle maintenance information system to ensure data is updated · Monitors shop safety and enforces OSHA compliance · Maintains employee time and attendance records and approves time off · Prepares daily work activity reports · Completes staff performance appraisals and initiates and administers corrective or disciplinary action · Trains staff in work and safety procedures and evaluates their performance · Assists subordinate staff with difficult repairs as required Additional duties may be required for this position Location: Varies Days: Vary Hours: Vary **THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE** **Qualifications:** • Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology, plus four years of work experience as an automotive technician in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications may be required for some positions **WORKING CONDITIONS** · Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment · Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy machinery) EQUIPMENT · Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer, modems) · Standard tools used in servicing automotive equipment · Testing and monitoring equipment (e.g. computerized diagnostic equipment) · Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads) · Hydraulic jacks and hoists **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** · 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 operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS** Knowledge Considerable knowledge of: · automotive mechanical and electrical/electronic systems · applicable hand and power tools and diagnostic testing equipment · repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance methods, practices, and procedures applicable to the automotive machinist trade · applicable safety practices and procedures · manufacturers’ manuals for servicing equipment Moderate knowledge of: · safety codes regulating the operation of heavy equipment · use of safety equipment and protective gear **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. **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. **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. 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