STREET LIGHT REPAIR WORKER

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Street Light Repair Worker

Department of Transportation

Number of Positions: 1

These positions are open to the general public and all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with I.B.E.W. - LOCAL 9 (BARGAINING UNIT 29)

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITEAT: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS

(Once the website opens, scroll down, and click on the button titled "Bid Opportunities.")

IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY", CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAYCHECK STUB LABELED "PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER." (NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).

FAILURE TO CHECK THE "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY" BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Under supervision, performs aerial and underground electrical installations and repairs for street lighting circuits, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Examines wiring diagrams, circuit blueprints, and cable prints of public streetlights to determine existing electrical configurations
• Locates and identifies defects in cables and wires using electrical measuring equipment (e.g., battery test circuit, amp meters)
• Determine necessary repairs and prepare estimates for needed materials and equipment.
• Adjusts and replaces timing devices and energized timing circuits.
• Removes and replaces damaged electrical wires, light poles, polearms, and ornamental fixtures.
• Installs new parts to replace malfunctioning equipment (e.g., bulbs, fuses, relays, photo eyes)
• Installs and repairs alley lights.
• Prepare work activity reports.
• Operates an aerial boom from a line truck/van to reach aerial wires, as required.
• Prepare work activity reports electronically on a tablet/ iPad or paper.

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: Varies

Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

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

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., traffic)
• Work performed in cramped or confined locations.
• Work performed above or below ground level.
• Work performed using scaffolds and ladders.
• Work performed at great heights with the use of safety belts.

SELECTION REQUIREMENT:

This position requires candidates to pass a job knowledge/skills assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test results have been compiled and analyzed. 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 seniority or lottery/random order.

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 2/24/2025