Description

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

NON-CDL DRIVER

Chicago Department of Aviation

CDA- Vehicle Operations

Number of Positions: 2

Salary: $35.57 Hour

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters Local 700

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

Note: Bidders who meet the minimum qualifications and are placed on the referral list will be offered the available vacancies in seniority order. Should a bidder wish to decline one airport to be offered a vacancy at the other airport, they may do so and retain their seniority position on the referral.

SELECT BARGAINING UNIT #08 (BU08) IF APPLYING AS A BIDDER

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 04/08/2026.

Under supervision, a vehicle drives to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies to various work sites and locations throughout the city, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Inspect interior and exterior of vehicle for proper working conditions, including checking gauges, fuel levels, air pressure, and fluid levels at the beginning of the workday to ensure safe operation/driving of vehicle and fill fuel tank, as required

• Drives vehicles (e.g., sedan, van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck) to transport departmental personnel to and from job sites

• Picks-up, sorts, and delivers items (e.g., mail, packages, supplies, equipment, payroll checks) to various locations and sites throughout the city

• Loads and unloads mail, equipment, and supplies into and out of the vehicle

• Follows safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensures that passengers follow safety regulations

• Responsible for picking up and dropping off vehicles at the designated City garage or parking lot

• Drives vehicle for maintenance and repair service to assigned locations

• Maintains the cleanliness and security of vehicles

• Prepares daily and monthly log sheets

• Serves as an escort for vehicles in secure areas, as required

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.

RELATED DUTIES: Positions at the City's airports communicate with other drivers and control tower personnel while on the airfield. Positions at the City's airports may also be required to lead formations of multiple vehicles as part of snow and ice control operations, ensuring their correct movement and function, and to participate in training of other City drivers in snow and ice control vehicle operations.

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
Location: 10000 W. Montrose Ave - AMC

Days Off: Varies

Shift: Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

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

• Must be willing and able to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, or nights

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions

EQUIPMENT

• Communication equipment (e.g., two-way radio, dispatch communications equipment, multichannel system)

• Operates Starter Units

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate lifting (up to 35 pounds) is required

• Ability to grasp or manipulate objects

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

Moderate knowledge of:

• Automobile components, systems, and parts, and their proper operation

• Applicable safety standards and laws specific to motor vehicles

• Geographical locations within the city

Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances

Skills

• ACTIVE LISTENING - Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times

• ACTIVE LEARNING - Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and do not interrupt at inappropriate times

• OPERATION AND CONTROL - Control operations of equipment or systems

• OPERATION MONITORING - Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

Abilities

• COMPREHEND ORAL INFORMATION - Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

• SPEAK - Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

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

• WRITE - Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

• CONCENTRATE - Concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

• RECOGNIZE SPATIAL ORIENTATION - Know one's location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to oneself

Other Work Requirements

• INITIATIVE - Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges

• COOPERATION - Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude

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

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

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview 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://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_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.

The selected candidates for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

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

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor