GRE (Seasonal)

The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.
The Citywide Concrete Unit supports the agency's goal to enhance, rehabilitate, and maintain the City's infrastructure by acting as the agency's primary construction unit. We employ dedicated engineers, managers, support staff, laborers and adopt cost-savings and efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and service to safety and quality.
Under direction, the selected candidates will perform the following duties but not limited to: Operate/maintain Rago machine; Operate Rago around radius of reconstructed corners and pedestrian upgraded islands; Operate and maintain Crusher Machine; coordinate and communicate with supervisors and crew members; Load and off load equipment from trailer. Ensure equipment is properly secured while in transporting to various locations.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a seasonal position ending in December.

1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience operating a diesel powered roller and/or an automatic asphalt paving machine and/or an asphalt milling machine and/or an asphalt recycling plant; or

2. At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in ""1"" above plus sufficient relevant education or training acquired in an approved trade school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of relevant education.

License Requirement
Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License, without restrictions, valid in the State of New York. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment."

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.