truck driver

truck driver Chicago, IL

City of Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation
Full Time Chicago, IL 39.25 - 31.4 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

MOTOR TRUCK DRIVER
Job Number: 384935
Description

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

MOTOR TRUCK DRIVER

DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION

Number of Positions: 50 – (Per MOU)

Starting Salary: $31.40 - $39.25

This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters, Local 700. (BARGAINING UNIT 08). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.


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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Under supervision, transports materials, tools, equipment, and personnel to and from projects.
  • Drives sweepers, snowplows/spreaders to clear roadways and spread sand/salt or other products.
  • Drives garbage/refuse collection trucks on assigned routes and to disposal sites.
  • Inspects vehicles or mechanical equipment for proper operation and checks oil/fluids.
  • Reports mechanical repairs to ensure repairs are made in a timely manner.
  • Completes paperwork including worksheets, repair orders, activity logs and other forms to document assignments.
  • Conducts safety checks to ensure assigned vehicle and equipment are in proper working order.
  • Operates tow trucks to transport inoperable vehicles to auto pounds or relocation sites.
  • Shuttles equipment to and from facilities for preventive maintenance work.
  • Operates a tractor/trailer, stake body truck, tractor, or pick-up truck to deliver services for crowd or traffic control.
  • Completes a Vehicle Tow Report and/or Notice of Parking violations.
  • Utilizes an electronic hand-held device to record vehicle assists, relocation or tow.
  • Hangs/removes temporary stop signs at intersections where traffic signals are malfunctioning.
  • Hangs/removes temporary parking restriction signs.
  • Places cones for traffic control.
  • Cleans up accident debris and/or hazardous material on the public way.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Citywide, may need to travel to different work locations, based on operational needs.
Days Off: Varies, based on operational needs.
Shift: Varies
Lunch: ½ hour

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid State of Illinois Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Some positions may require an X or P endorsement, or both. Cannot have restrictions on CDL limiting operation of equipment.

The Motor Truck Driver in Streets & Sanitation does not require an X or P endorsement.

NOTE: Unacceptable CDL restrictions include airbrake restriction (“L” and/or “Z”).


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Moderate lifting (up to 35 pounds) is required
  • Ability to grasp and manipulate objects
  • Sit and stand frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Exposure to outdoor conditions
  • Exposure to loud noise, fumes, and dust

EQUIPMENT

  • Communication equipment (i.e., two-way radio)

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you MUST provide a copy of your valid State of Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” or “B” at the time of processing. Applicants cannot have restrictions on CDL limiting operation of equipment. Unacceptable CDL restrictions include airbrake restriction (“L” and/or “Z”).


NOTE: Please note that this position is covered by federal Department of Transportation (“DOT”) regulations. Candidates who receive a contingent offer of employment must pass a pre-employment drug test that includes cannabis/marijuana as part of the drug test panel. Candidates who test positive for cannabis or any illegal drug will have their contingent offer of employment revoked.

SELECTION REQUIREMENT
This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications will be hired in seniority order in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Candidates selected by the Department of Streets and Sanitation will be contacted via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to monitor their emails regularly upon application.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on August 14th, 2023.

Job Posting: Jul 15, 2023, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Aug 14, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 08 | Salary: $31.40 - $39.25 Pay Basis:Yearly

truck driver
City of Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation

https://www.chicago.gov/
Chicago, IL
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