Job Number: 346768
Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Lamp Maintenance Worker
Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)
Division of Street Light Maintenance
Number of Positions: 9
This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS-LOCAL 9 (BARGAINING UNIT 29).
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 supervision, works on a street crew assigned to clean and perform minor and standard repairs on traffic signals, street and alley lighting equipment, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Works from a bucket on a lift truck, riding up to reach traffic signal or street lighting equipment on poles and to perform cleaning and minor and standard repairs, as part of a work crew
Washes and cleans refractors, lenses and streetlamps using various cleaning materials
Replaces burn out, broken or defective head lamps on street and alley light equipment
Makes minor and standard repairs on traffic light equipment by replacing visors, lenses, reflectors, and other related fixtures and parts
Re-group traffic signal or streetlights within a section/ area or street corner, replacing every street light lamp or traffic signal lamp as part of preventive maintenance program
Assists Street Light Repairman in the repair of street light equipment, providing needed tools and following directions to assist in trouble shooting circuits and making minor repairs
Assists Traffic Signal Repairman in the repair of traffic signal equipment, providing needed tools and following directions to assist in trouble shooting equipment, checking and resetting time control devices on traffic lights
Loads and unloads equipment and tools from trucks
Cleans up work sites at completion of jobs as needed
Sets up barricades and safety cones to cordon of work areas and perform related tasks in compliance with safety rules and regulations
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: 2451 S. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60608
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: Varies
- Hours of work may change and are assigned at department’s discretion depending on the needs of the business*.
Salary: $30.88/Hourly
Application Period: 12-7-21 to 12-21-21
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
One year of work experience in the maintenance and minor repair of electrical lighting equipment.
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.
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.
Educational & 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 you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Work performed using a bucket on a lift truck
Work performed at great heights with the use of safety belts (i.e., approximately 18 feet above ground for traffic signal poles and approximately 36 feet above ground from street and alley light poles).
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires candidates to pass both a written job knowledge exam and a skills assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. Candidates who pass both tests will be hired in seniority or lottery/random order.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous work experience using street light equipment and materials
Precious Knowledge of repair and maintenance procedures applicable to street light maintenance
Previous knowledge of safety and code standards specific to traffic signals and street light maintenance, including OSHA standards
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 and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Lori Lightfoot, May Christopher Owen, Commissioner
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm C.D.T. on 12-21-21
Job Posting: Dec 7, 2021, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Dec 21, 2021, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 29 | Salary: $30.88/Hourly Pay Basis:Yearly