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Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/15/202 6
Under supervision, drives and operates a variety of motor vehicles and power equipment in order to respond to and make service calls to disabled vehicles in the field, performing non-skilled, physically demanding manual work changing out and replacing tires on a wide variety of light, medium and heavy city vehicles, and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Drives service vehicle (e.g., diesel truck equipped with compressor) to various field sites to change out and replace damaged tires on city vehicles including vans, refuse trucks, snow plows, street sweepers, fire trucks, ambulances and other vehicles and equipment (with the exception of heavy operating equipment)
· Checks damaged/flat tire(s) and wheel area on vehicles to assess damage and ensure that tire(s) can be safely changed out and replaced in the field
· Operates manual or air operated jacks to lift vehicle off ground and uses power and hand tools (e.g., impact wrenches and sockets, lug nut torquing guns) to loosen, remove and tighten lug nuts
· Remounts wheel onto vehicle to replace damaged tires and tightens lug nuts holding tires
· Lifts and rolls tires from service truck, and loads and unloads tools needed to replace tires
· Unloads and returns damaged tires to service garage for repair by contracted vendors
· Transports vehicles, materials, tools, equipment and personnel to and from city and/or vendor locations
· Works inside a service garage to change out and replace tires on vehicles as directed
· Repairs damaged tires as needed, using appropriate hand tools
· Loads service truck with needed supply of tires, hand tools and power tools at start of shift
· Conducts safety inspections to ensure assigned vehicles and related equipment are in proper working order
· Completes and submits activity logs and repair orders in order to document work assignments
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
NOTE: Home office training address is listed below; candidates may be assigned to another location upon completion of training.
Location: 210 W. 69 th Street, Chicago, IL 60621
Days: Monday - Friday or
Tuesday - Saturday
Hours: 6:00AM - 2:30PM
7:00AM - 3:30PM
3:00PM - 11:00PM
3:30PM - 11:30PM
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
· One year of automotive maintenance or tire repair work experience in an automotive repair shop, tire service shop, car dealership or related automotive service facility Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
· A valid State of Illinois Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required with "P" and "X" endorsements
· Must be able to operate vehicles equipped with full air brake systems
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:
· 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" with a "X" and "P" endorsement at the time of application. IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION , IT WILL BE INCOMPLETE AND YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Applicants cannot have restrictions on CDL limiting operation of equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Work is primarily in the field with exposure to outdoor weather conditions
· Automotive service garage facility
EQUIPMENT
· Personal protective equipment (e.g., steel toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, vest )
· Hand and power tools used in replacing and mounting tires on vehicles (e.g., impact wrenches, lug nut torquing guns)
· Standard tools and materials used in tire repair
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Heavy lifting (up to 85 pounds) is required
· Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time
· Ability to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of one's arms, legs and body to bend, stretch, twist, or reach
· Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This is a Non-Interview, No Test Title. These positions do not require a test or interview. Bidders will be hired in seniority order. External Applicants who successfully apply for the position meet the minimum qualifications and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in a lottery/random order.
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)
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City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
