Wage Determination _ Rock Island.pdf

This is a Department of Labor wage determination (IL20250019) dated January 10, 2025 for heavy dredging construction work in Illinois, specifically covering dredging projects on the Kaskaskia River from the mouth to Fayetteville, Illinois River, Minnesota River, Mississippi River and the Ohio River. The document supersedes previous determination IL20240019.

The wage determination establishes minimum wage rates for different worker classifications across four geographical areas under the Corps of Engineers districts (St. Louis, Louisville, Huntington, and St. Paul/Rock Island/Chicago). Key rates include Engineers/Mechanics ($43.12-$47.83/hour plus $31.75 fringe benefits), Levermen/Boatmen ($43.12-$55.69/hour plus $31.75-$32.38 fringe benefits), and Oiler/Deckhands ($36.30-$38.57/hour plus $31.75-$32.38 fringe benefits). Special provisions include a 10% premium for licensed boat operators/pilots in Area 4 only, and a 5% premium for all work classifications in the Chicago District. The determination also includes requirements for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 and minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for applicable contracts.