BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Sign Hanger-Seasonal

Department of Transportation

Division of Sign Management

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Number of Positions: 4

Under supervision, performs manual work related to the assembly, installation, repair, and removal of a variety of signs used for traffic control and public safety and performs related duties as required.

Duties:

• Retrieves work orders while in the field from 311 system using laptop computers.
• Reviews work orders gathers and loads supplies (i.e., signs, bolts, pipe and banding wire materials) for sign installation jobs
• Drives a van to work locations and sets up barricades and safety cones as needed to cordon off work areas and perform work in compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Assembles signs and brackets and fastens signs to posts
• Mounts and tightens steel bands to fasten signs to poles (i.e., streetlight poles)
• Removes damaged, hazardous, and outdated signs
• Operates a hand-held hydraulic pole/post driver to install pole sleeves into soil for dig system installations
• Uses a concrete drill and ram set to drill holes in concrete for sidewalk drill installations
• Operates power drills, ratchets, cutters, and grinders to prepare signs for hanging, to mount and tighten steel bands and to cut protruding bolts
• Works from a bucket on lift truck or van, riding up in bucket to reach locations for signs over 35’ high (i.e., mast arms on traffic signal poles) and mounts and fastens signs
• Prepares daily activity reports listing supplies used, number of signs installed or removed, and time spent on each job

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: 3458 S. Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL. 60623

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

THESE ARE SEASONAL POSITIONS

One year of experience assembling or hanging signs; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licensure, Certification, or other Qualifications:

A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required

NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of processing.

Expired Drivers Licenses and ID cards have been extended until August 1, 2023 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, per Jesse White Secretary of State

www.cyberdriveillinois.com

NOTE: Persons hired into this title must have a permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability. You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license AND proof of automobile insurance at the time of processing

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work performed using ladders or a bucket on a lift truck or van
• Work performed at great heights with the use of safety belts and body harness

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist or each out with one’s body, arms and/or legs
• Ability to access work locations to mount signs
• Ability to tolerate heights while working
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools and equipment

EQUIPMENT

• Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer, scanner)

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 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.

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.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete a written test / skills assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in lottery/random order.

*Candidates that have experience in assembling or hanging signs and/or as a carpenter, sheet metal worker or construction laborer operating a variety of hand-held power tools are preferred*

Salary: $30.04/Hourly

Application Period: 12/15/2022 to 12/29/2022

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. C.D.T. on 12/29/2022.

No exceptions will be made.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants should apply at the City of Chicago’s application website: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS

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 (Member Copy-4) to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationery stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationery 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 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 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation.

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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