FIELD SERVICE SPECIALIST-CDOT, 2026

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FIELD SERVICE SPECIALIST

Chicago Department of Transportation

Division of Infrastructure Management

Number of Positions: 6

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF N.A. LOCAL 1001 (BU#54). 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

Starting Salary: $70,740 annually (V-13 Salary Range $70,740-$119,052)

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 5/03/2026

Under supervision, conducts traffic surveys and field inspections of construction activity in the public way, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Conducts field inspections of construction, demolition, and excavation sites requiring a detailed knowledge of City codes to ensure the placement of proper barricades and signs for the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Inspects construction staging areas to ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., checking permits, confirming compliance of safety buffer zones with City ordinances). Inspects work sites to ensure the public way is safe and clear of obstructions and issues tickets for violations observed. Inspects the public way in response to complaints from residents, aldermanic offices, and other departments regarding traffic impediments resulting from construction activity. Interprets applicable City codes and ordinances to contractors and complainants. Re-inspects problem areas to verify that ticketed violations have been corrected. Conducts traffic surveys to identify current conditions (e.g., traffic capacity, parking restrictions) in connection with traffic engineering, traffic control, and parking studies. Ensures that worn or damaged traffic signs are replaced in a timely manner. Collects field information including the location of traffic signs and markings and the direction and volume of traffic flow for use in determining the need for traffic signs. Reviews field notes on current conditions and traffic accident data to recommend the removal or replacement of worn or damaged traffic signs. Prepares work orders to replace worn or damaged traffic signs, pavement markings, and guardrails. Prepares field sketches and charts to illustrate construction, current traffic conditions, and activities to support other survey data. Communicates with public way stakeholders including elected officials. Maintains daily activity reports. Performs other related duties as required.

LOCATION: Chicago Department of Transportation (Varies)

Days: (Varies)

Hours: (Varies)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: Two (2) years of work experience inspecting construction or demolition projects, and/or interpreting blue prints for construction or demolition projects, and/or paraprofessional engineering experience OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or higher, plus one (1) year of work experience inspecting construction or demolition projects, and/or interpreting blue prints for construction or demolition projects, and/or paraprofessional engineering experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

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 of Chicago from accident liability

NOTE: Persons hired into this title must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.

NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license AND proof of automobile insurance at the time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires candidates to take a Skills Assessment Test and complete an interview. Only those who PASS the TEST will be interviewed. Interviewed Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority order and according to the collective bargaining agreement. Interviewed Non-Bidders 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://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.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 5/03/2026