SIGN HANGER

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SIGN HANGERS

Department of Transportation

Bureau of SM Operations

Number of Positions: 6

Salary: $42.44/hr.

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 the Sheet Metal Workers - Local 73 (bargaining unit 41).

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.

Under supervision, performs manual work related to the assembly, installation, repair, and removal of a variety of signs used for traffic control and public safety, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Reviews work orders, gathers, and loads supplies (i.e., signs, bolts, pipe, banding wire materials, ladders) for sign installation jobs

* Drives a van to work locations and sets up barricades and safety cones as needed to cordon off work areas and performs work in compliance with safety rules and regulations

* Assembles signs and brackets and fastens signs to posts

* Mounts and tightens steel bands to fasten signs to poles (i.e., street light poles)

* Removes damaged, hazardous, and outdated signs

* Operates a hand-held hydraulic pole/post driver to install sign bases in soil and installs pipe with attached sign into base

* Use a concrete drill and ram set to drill holes in concrete and bolt sign bases to sidewalks

* Operates power drills, ratchets, cutters, and grinders to prepare signs for hanging, to mount and tighten steel bands, and to cut protruding bolts

* Operates hydraulic lift platforms to access elevated areas for the installation and removal of signs

* Works from a bucket on a lift truck or van, riding up in the bucket to reach the location for signs (i.e., mast arms on traffic signal poles) and mounts, and fastens the signs in place

* Prepares daily activity reports listing supplies used, number of signs installed or removed, and time spent on each job

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to positions within the class

Location: Vary

Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Days: Typically, Monday - Friday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

* One (1) year of work experience assembling or installing signs; OR

* One (1) year of work experience operating a variety of hand-held power tools.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

* Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dust

* Exposure to hazardous work conditions (heavy traffic, heavy machinery

* Work performed using ladders or a bucket on a lift truck or van

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

EQUIPMENT

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

* Power tools (e.g., gas and hydraulic-powered hand-held post drives, hydraulic Wacker, concrete drills, power drills, power ratchets, cutters, grinders)

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

* Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, body harness, safety belts)

* Standard office equipment (e.g., phone, printer, copier, computers, mobile devices)

* Standard productivity suites (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Substantial lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required

* Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods

* Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs

* Ability to access work locations to mount signs

* Ability to tolerate heights while working

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

* Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or stepstools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Moderate knowledge of:

• Applicable hand and power tools
• Use of hanging equipment and materials
• Use of safety equipment and protective gear

Some knowledge of:

• Applicable safety rules specific to sign-hanging work, including OSHA standards
• Geographical locations within the city and applicable facilities
• Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

Skills

* ACTIVE LEARNING - Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

* ACTIVE LISTENING - Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

* EQUIPMENT SELECTION - Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Abilities

* COMPREHEND INFORMATION - Understand information and ideas presented

* COMPREHEND WRITTEN INFORMATION - Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Other Work Requirements

* INITIATIVE - Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges

* DEPENDABILITY - Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability, and fulfill obligations

* ATTENTION TO DETAIL - Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks

All employees of the City of Chicago must demonstrate commitment to and compliance with applicable State and federal laws, City ordinances and rules, the City's Ethics standards, and other City policies and procedures.

The City of Chicago will consider equivalent foreign degrees, accreditations, and credentials in evaluating qualifications.

* May be required at entry.

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 Employer

City of Chicago, Mayor

Brandon Johnson

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 5/29/2025