TRAFFIC CONTROL AIDE - HOURLY
This position is open to current S.E.I.U & I.B.E.W. BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC.Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement withPublic Safety - S.E.I.U. Local 73, I.B.E.W. - Local 21 (Bargaining Unit #02) are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid.Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.
- Directs and controls the flow of traffic to ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
- Performs special TRAFFIC CONTROL assignments at parades and special events to assist in crowd control to ensure the safe crossing of pedestrians and efficient vehicle flow.
- Issues traffic citations for violations of the City's traffic laws.
- Prepares reports to document accidents or atypical incidents occurring during assigned shift.
- Assists disabled and elderly pedestrians across intersections as required.
- Answers inquiries and give geographic directions to the public.
- Sets up and retrieves traffic cones and barricades for traffic and crowd control.
THESE POSITIONS ARE PART-TIME AND ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Willingness and ability to perform the duties of the job.
- Must be at least 19 years of age at the closing date of the application.
- Successful completion of a job training program is required after hire.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
- Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs
City Colleges of Chicago - Intro to Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) Certificate Preference: The City of Chicago offers a preference to individuals who have successfully completed the City of Chicago/City Colleges of Chicago partnership program resulting in a certificate of completion for the Introduction to Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) course. In order to receive the OEMC/EMC Preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they successfully completed the program by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Did you successfully complete the City Colleges of Chicago Introduction to Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) Certificate Program and do you want to be considered for this preference?” In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your successful completion from the City Colleges of Chicago. You must attach a copy of your City Colleges of Chicago - Introduction to Emergency Management & Communications Completion Certificate.Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the preference.
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on July 31, 2024.