Traffic Control Apprentice Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FOREMAN OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIRMEN

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Electrical Operations (DEO)

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Annual Salary: PR $12,779.87/month

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with I.B.E.W. - LOCAL 9 (BARGAINING UNIT 29). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted from 8/7/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 8/21/26

Under general supervision, supervises staff engaged in installing and repairing traffic signal control devices and related electrical equipment in the field or in the shop, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Positions assigned to field operations supervise Traffic Signal Repairmen in the repair of malfunctioning mechanical and electronic traffic signals, underground and aerial cabling and related traffic signal control equipment
• Supervises construction crews installing new traffic signal intersection equipment. Oversees testing of traffic signal systems to ensure equipment is working per engineer specifications. Updates and maintains all field work reports
• Positions assigned to shop operations supervise shop personnel assigned to installing and wiring component parts within new traffic controller cabinet. Oversee repair and reconstruction of damaged component parts and controller cabinets
• Contributes to the design and programming of traffic signal control systems. Oversees the installation of traffic timing sequence programs
• Makes daily work assignments to ensure efficiency and productivity and re-assigns crews to respond to emergency situations
• Inspects and monitors work in progress to ensure adherence to installation plans, departmental standards, and safety procedures
• Prepares requisitions to order materials and equipment needed by staff to complete jobs
• Reviews traffic signal timing plans issued by Traffic Signal Engineers and prepares timing changes, sequence changes, and traffic cabinet drawings
• Prepares work reports detailing job requirements, manpower, and materials used and man hours to complete jobs
• Reviews and updates traffic signal intersection paperwork including underground cable plans, field wiring diagrams and timing and signal plans and ensures proper archiving and filing of plans and paperwork
• Ensures work site and crew are equipped with required safety equipment and in compliance with departmental safety procedures, and federal and state safety regulations. Trains staff in proper safety procedures and practices
• Monitors work performance and evaluate staff. Responds to performance issues and initiates and enforces disciplinary actions as required.
• Prepares various administrative and operational reports relating to productivity

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2451 S. Ashland

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 6:00 AM-2:00 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

• Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Lineman apprentice training program and journeyman status, PLUS four (4) years of journey-level work experience in traffic signal repairs and installation and/or electrical power line or telecommunications line repairs and installations; OR

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:

• Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program as a Lineman or as an Electrical/Wireman or a Traffic Signal Repairman, PLUS six (6) years of journey-level work experience in traffic signal repairs and installation and/or electrical power line or telecommunications line repairs and installations
• Ten (10) years of journey-level Lineman and/or as an electrical power line or telecommunications line installer and repairer and/or as a traffic signal installer or repairman work experience
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) - Level Two Certification is required OR International Public Safety Institute (IPSI) - Level Two Certification is required
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City from accident liability

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General office environment

* Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

* Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., traffic)

* Work performed above or below ground level

* Work performed using scaffolds and ladders

* Work performed at great heights with the use of safety belts

EQUIPMENT

* Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)

* Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer, modems)

* Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrench, pliers)

* Testing and monitoring equipment (e.g., multimeters, calibration equipment, fiber optics)

* Measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, ruler, calipers, measuring wheel)

* Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads)

* Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, metal plates, scaffolding, ropes)

* Communications equipment (e.g., two-way radio, dispatch equipment, multi-channel system)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required

* 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

* Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools

* Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

* Ability to tolerate heights while working

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test / skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://my.chicago.gov/dam/intranet/documents/depts/dhr/INFORMATION/2026_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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.

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