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Original Entrance - Examination
Duties: Under supervision, operates and maintains light or heavy trucks, some of which may be equipped with power appliances.
Absolute Requirement: Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License, with endorsements for vehicles with air brakes, combination vehicles, hazardous materials and tanker vehicles.
Minimum Requirements: One year of experience driving a truck as a prime duty. Substitution: Successful completion of training in the operation of a truck at a recognized school may be substituted for the required experience on an hour-for-hour basis to a maximum of 320 hours (8 weeks).
Examination: The examination will consist of a written test weighted 30% and a performance test weighted 70%. The minimum passing score on each test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test to be eligible to compete in each subsequent test and to have their names placed on the eligible list.
The written test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as commercial driving rules and regulations; driving operations for light, medium and heavy trucks with power accessories; motor vehicle operating characteristics and routine maintenance requirements; methods and procedures for securing cargo including hazardous material handling; safety; reading and interpreting graphic aids, maps, signs and signals; and understanding and following written instructions.
The performance test will assess the candidate's ability to properly operate trucks with automatic and/or manual transmissions.
Examination Process: All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by Friday, June 17, 2022 should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100.
WRITTEN TEST: The written test will be administered on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at St. Rita High School 7740 S Western Ave Chicago, IL 60620.
Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved (printed) admission letter AND their Class A Commercial Driver's License. Calculators will be provided. The use of books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited. Candidates will be required to show their valid Class A Commercial Driver's License, with endorsements for vehicles with air brakes, combination vehicles, hazardous materials and tanker vehicles at the written test. The properly endorsed driver's license must be issued on or before June 26, 2022.
PERFORMANCE TEST: The performance test is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022 and other dates that may be necessary to accommodate the number of candidates. Candidates who pass the written test will be informed by email regarding the date, time and place of the performance test.