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Original Entrance Introduction
This examination is open to all candidates both internal and external who meet the minimum requirements.
Applications will be accepted only during the designated filing period for this examination. The opening and closing dates of the filing period are listed in this announcement. Applications must be filed by the following method:
Submitted online through the Districts Online Employment Center . Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the closing date in order to be considered.
The deadline for filing an application will not be extended due to any unavailability of theDistricts Online Employment Center. TheDistrict will not be liable for the Online Employment Center being unavailable for any period of time and it is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application form is completed and submitted in a timely manner. Therefore it is recommended that applications be submitted early in the filing period.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application form is completed and submitted in a timely manner by the method described above.
Descriptions and dates of education experience and any required license or certification should be very clear so that it is understood exactly how the applicant meets the minimum requirements. Prospective employees will be required to provide documentation of the required education experience and licensure/certification upon employment. Falsification of a material statement in an application may constitute grounds for rejection of the application exclusion from the examination removal from the eligible list or discharge of an employee from his or her position in the Classified Service.
Minimum Requirement Date:The minimum requirements for this examination must be met by the qualificationdate listed in this announcement.
Residency Requirement:There is no residency requirement to participate in the examination; however all District employees must be domiciled within the boundaries of the District within six months of successful completion of probation. (The District is in Cook County Illinois covering approximately 90 of the county area.
Veterans Preference:In Original Entrance examinations five points for Veterans Preference will be added in accordance with the District statute to the scores of those candidates who attain a passing score in all phases of the examination. Information regarding the periods of eligible service the documentation needed to file a claim and Veterans Preference claim forms can be obtained through the Districts website by clickinghere or requested at the test site.
Probationary Period:The probationary period for this classification is one year 250 days worked).
Hiring and Employment Objectives:The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is committed to hiring and employment practices that base employee selection on a candidates knowledge skill and ability to perform effectively on the job; provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants; prohibit the entry of political reasons or factors and other improper considerations into any stage of the selection and hiring processes; and create a transparent honest and fair hiring system.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with applicable laws. Requests for testing accommodations are to be made within one week after the close of the filing period. For information regarding accommodation for individuals with disabilities phone(voice) or(TTY).
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 hourforhour 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 ascommercial 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 candidates 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 May 23 2025 should contact the Employee Selection Office at.
WRITTEN TEST: The written test will be administered on Saturday May 31 2025 atChicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W 111th Street Chicago IL 60655.
Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved (printed) admission letter AND will be required to show their Class A Commercial Drivers Licensewith endorsements for vehicles with air brakes combination vehicles hazardous materials and tanker vehicles at the written test. The properly endorsed drivers license must be issued on or before May 2 2025.Calculators will be provided. The use of books study guides cell phones tablets smartwatches laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited.
PERFORMANCE TEST: The performance test is tentatively scheduled for Saturday June 28 2025 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.
Original Entrance Appointments
Employment Type
Full Time
