🏗️ Chicago DOT
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🏗️ Road Operations
- Set up traffic control devices before beginning any road work
- Minimum crew of 2 for all active road operations
- High-visibility vests required at all times on active roadways
- Log all road closures and estimated completion times
🚦 Traffic Systems
- Notify dispatch before modifying any traffic signal timing
- Manual traffic direction requires supervisor authorization
- All signal malfunctions must be reported within 10 minutes
🤝 Inter-Agency Coordination
- Coordinate with CPD for traffic control at incident scenes
- Notify CFD of any road closures affecting emergency access routes
- HP must be notified for any highway work zones
| Rank | Abbreviation | Requirements |
|---|
| Director | DIR | Appointed |
| Deputy Director | DDIR | Director+, 4 months |
| Supervisor | SUP | Senior Mod+, 2 months |
| Senior Technician | SR-TECH | Moderator+, 1 month |
| Technician | TECH | Trial completion |
| Trainee | TRN | Hired |