City of Chicago Hiring for DECK HAND at Chicago, IL Full Time

Job Number: 346367

Description

DECK HAND

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FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Department of Water Management

Number of Positions: 1 Full-Time

This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with Operating Engineers Local 150 (Deck Hands) (BARGAINING UNIT #19).

Duties

Under supervision, provides manual support to assist in the operation and maintenance of a City-owned tugboat.

Handles lines to moor vessel, tie up vessel during docking and departing operations, and to rig towing lines.

Guides the vessel away from dock and ensures that lines are properly stowed.

Loads and unloads supplies, materials, equipment, to and from vessels; operates a forklift as needed.

Assists passengers boarding and departing the vessel and to the water intake cribs Connects and disconnects fuel hoses and electrical lines.

Secures the tugboat to barge for the purpose of towing and ensures barge is secured to the dock before tugboat is released.

Signals and guides the Marine Pilot for the purpose of ensuring the safe and effective movement of the vessel during barge moves.

Stands steering watches and lookout watches while underway.

Assists the Marine Engineer during fuel transfer operations and in maintenance of the vessel’s engine and equipment.

Operates, maintains and repairs tugboat equipment (e.g., winches, cranes) and uses hand tools to splice and repair cables and ropes.

Performs general housekeeping and maintenance functions (e.g., washes deck, paints superstructure, polishes metal).

Assists Tugboat Coordinator with ice mitigation and removal.

Instructs passengers on safe boating practices and procedures (e.g., location of survival suits, life jackets, fire extinguishers).

Assists with buoy deployment and retrieval operations, as required.

Cools bridge mechanisms by spraying them with cold water in hot weather to facilitate their operation, as required.

Performs related duties as required

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Bureau of Water Supply

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (On call as needed)

Days Off: Saturday and Sunday (On call as needed)

Lunch: ½ hour

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

Three years of work experience as a deck hand or crew member assisting in the operation and maintenance of a tugboat, tow boat or vessel.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) with Able Bodied Seaman-Unlimited endorsement issued by the United States Coast Guard

Assignments involving the operation of a forklift require positions to be trained and evaluated by the employer prior to the assignment, as required under OSHA standards administered by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions (e.g., lake exposure).

Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment.

EQUIPMENT

Communication equipment (e.g., two-way radio, dispatch communications equipment, multi-channel system).

Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads).

Handheld tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy lifting and carrying (ranging from 75 to 100 pounds).

Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time.

Ability to move one’s hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects.

Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 08/26/2021. No exceptions will be made.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete a Pass/Fail skills assessment. Skills Assessment results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the results have been analyzed and compiled.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

Previous years of work experience as a Deck Hand.

Previous years of work experience with fuel hoses and electrical lines.

Previous years of work experience loading and unloading materials.

Previous work experience cleaning and painting deck and vessel’s superstructure.

Previous work experience tying and untying mooring lines.

Proficiency operating a personal computer (PC).

Previous service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. on active duty continually for six months and have not been dishonorably discharged.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Education & Employment Verification – Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?” In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or [email protected]. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

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

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

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Job Posting: Aug 12, 2021, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External: Aug 26, 2021, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 19 | Salary: $38.54/hour Pay Basis:Yearly