Description

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

HOUSE DRAIN INSPECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Operations

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $11,119.33/monthly; PR

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with THE CHICAGO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS UNION 130 (BARGAINING UNIT #16). Only employees currently 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 general supervision, inspects house drains that carry sewage and/or surface water from a single property to the main sewer in the public way in response to complaints, requests for inspection for repairs or new construction done under permit, or as part of the City of Chicago's Private Drain Program; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responds to service requests from homeowners with complaints of water in basement or collapsed streets.

• Investigates complaints and looks for evidence of broken pipe connections.

• Tests for sewer leaks by conducting dye tests; explains findings to residents.

• Conducts inspections of permitted work by contractors/licensed drain layers installing new lateral drains, repairing existing lateral drains, and making connections between the City's main sewer and private lateral drains leading from new or existing housing structures.

• Reviews camera footage of the interior of lateral drain (e.g. stub), visually inspecting and checking for any type of damage or corrosion to the existing drainpipe; verifies and determines whether drainpipe is in good condition for re-use and connection with main sewer

• Conducts inspections for the Private Drain Program to identify source of problem and location site(s) where repairs are needed (public right of way or private property); reviews drawings to verify location of private drain, takes measurements and observes private contractor rod, clear blockages and videotape the interior condition of private drain

• Inspects installation of flood control systems for compliance with permit, checking size and capacity of pump, size of drain tail pipes and materials used

• Issues violation notices to contractors found to be working without required licenses, improper permits, no permits, and work not in compliance with issued permit

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION : Various

HOURS/DAYS: Various

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid plumber's license as issued by the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago

• A current Drainlayers License, Classification C, as issued by the City of Chicago is desirable

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

N OTE: You must provide your degree/transcripts/licenses at the time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) 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. The 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.

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

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