EQUIPMENT DISPATCHER- 2FM

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

EQUIPMENT DISPATCHER

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT

[2FM]

Fleet Operations

Number of Positions: 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Annual Salary: $49.58/ Hourly

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with the TEAMSTERS- LOCAL 700 (BARGAINING UNIT 08). 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 until 11:59pm CDT on 05/05/2026

Under general supervision, receives and transmits radio and telephone communications and dispatches appropriate equipment and personnel in response to vehicle and equipment breakdowns, service requests and emergency situations, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Positions work assigned shift at the central Dispatch Center, receiving calls via telephone, providing city-wide vehicle repair and support services to Motor Truck Drivers and other vehicle and equipment drivers from all city departments including Police and Fire

* Receive calls via telephone or two-way radios from drivers reporting downed vehicles in the street or in the yards, accidents or other incidents impacting on a vehicles operability

* Obtains information regarding situation including nature of breakdown and location and enters information into the department's dispatcher tracking system (E-Trakker) to track and monitor location and status of downed/inactive vehicles

* Dispatches service trucks, tire repair trucks, or tow trucks in response to calls from the field or requests that downed vehicles be driven to specific service garages for repairs

* Receives calls and communications from vendor repair shops and department service garages regarding downed and repaired vehicles and enters data into E-Trakker to effectively track the movement of vehicles from inactive to active status

* Maintains communications with and monitors the location of service trucks in the filed via city's GPS system/ CMAT

* Follows established protocols and notifies appropriate personnel and managers of vehicle accidents, escalated fire alarms, activated snow program and other incidents or emergencies

* Accesses information on E-Trakker to provide reports on active and spare vehicles available for various operations including snow, refuse collection, and other departmental operations

* Maintains manual logs, completes forms and prepares reports

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.

Location: 210 W 69^th Street

Days: Five (5) days per week, days off will vary

Hours: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

10:00 pm - 6:00 am

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

* Two years of work experience in operating automotive equipment as a Motor Truck Driver OR two years of work experience in operating radio and communications equipment in a communications or dispatch work environment

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* None

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General office environment

EQUIPMENT

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

* Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals)

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires candidates to pass a job knowledge exam. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. Bidders who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in seniority order. External/non-bidders applicants who receive a passing score will be hired in lottery/random order.

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION: Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired, you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at the time of processing, if applicable. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn, and you will not be hired.

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