BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Lineman

Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Division of Electrical Operations

Number of Positions: 16

These positions are 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:

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, installs, repairs, and test aerial and underground electrical wires, fixtures, and related equipment and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Installs and connects electrical lines, fiber optics and cables to power sources.
• Splices and terminates copper and fiber optic cables.
• Cuts, bends, and fits conduit into trenches and installs new electrical wire.
• Relocates existing electrical installations and fixtures to facilitate street construction projects.
• Performs voltage test to determine type of wire and level of functionality.
• Locates and repairs breaks in underground electrical lines.
• Removes decayed or broken cable and installs new conduit pipe and cable.
• Assembles and installs electrical fixtures (e.g., light poles, lamps, traffic signal heads and surveillance cameras)
• Tests fire alarm circuits and the timing of traffic signals and streetlamps to ensure proper operation.
• Prepares work activity reports.
• Operates an aerial boom from a line truck to reach aerial wires as required.
• Marks cable locations on streets to prevent damage by other work crews and contractors as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2451 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 7AM-3:30PM

Salary: $60.15/Hourly

Application Period: 4/18/2024 to 5/2/2024

*Hours of work and location may change and are assigned at department's discretion depending on the needs of the business*.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

* Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Lineman apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, or an equivalent combination of education training, and experience.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

O A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

O 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

Exposure to fumes or dust

Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., traffic, heavy machinery)

Work performed above or below ground level.

Work performed using scaffolds and ladders.

Work performed at great heights with the use of safety harness.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully 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. Bidders receiving a passing score on the written exam, skills assessment and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Preference will be given to external candidates possessing the following qualifications:

• Previous work experience with high voltage, i.e., (120volts or 240 volts)
• Previous work experience making "Live" circuitry repairs while (HOT)
• Previous work experience with directional drilling and boring

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.

Department of Human Resources

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm C.D.T. on 5/2/2024