Airport Minority Advisory Council

Overview

The Chicago Department of Aviation is seeking a Construction Laborer to perform physically demanding labor and assist skilled trades workers at various construction and maintenance project sites. This position offers a starting salary of $53.00 per hour and is open to the public as well as current City employees in the relevant bargaining unit.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work sites by digging and backfilling trenches and tunnel and shaft excavations.
• Removes dirt and clears obstructions from around work areas.
• Sets and removes braces and shoring equipment and drives sheeting to support excavations.
• Installs, repairs, and/or removes concrete and masonry retaining and bearing walls.
• Demolishes old pavement, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, sewers, and catch basins as directed.
• Repairs old pavement, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, sewers, and catch basins as directed.
• Operates small backhoe, bobcat, skid steer, frontend loader, forklift, and electric and manual pallet jack as required.
• Excavates and grades ground leveling base and concrete.

Additional Information

• Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 07/02/2026.
• This position is open to the public and current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement.