Seasonal Assistant City Highway Repairer

Performs general laboring tasks while assisting in the repair of curbs, sidewalks, and manhole edges and in the replacement of defective patches; such as tasks as carrying of cement bags, shoveling of sand and/or stone, and mixing of materials while assisting in the laying of concrete; sheet asphalt and other kinds of pavement; cleans construction and repair sites by the sweeping and removal of debris; assists in foundation laying, and in the installation of shoring and sheeting for road depressions and excavations; assists in the operation of portable or towed power equipment and attachments required for maintenance operations; lays out and cares for tools required for maintenance and repair operations; assists in the loading and unloading of materials, equipment and other items; assists in the performance of general laboring work, such as snow removal, when weather conditions do not permit paving operations; assists in general vehicle maintenance which includes checks of oil and fuel levels, lights, horns and brakes; cleans interior and exterior of vehicles when required; performs general laboring tasks as directed by the supervisor; may assist in masonry work by the placing of forms during sidewalk and other concrete construction and repair work; may use picks and/or other equipment in the cleaning and preparing of defective areas for patching; may operate a motorized vehicle in maintenance operations; may be required to safely direct traffic around large construction projects.

This is a nine-month seasonal position starting in March and ending in December of each year. This position is subject to pre-employment medical and drug screening, and random drug testing.

Selected candidates must be available to work in any borough, on any shift or any tour, (days and nights).

Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in DOT.

To Apply: PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR NEW YORK STATE COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ON YOUR RESUME AND UPLOAD AS ONE DOCUMENT.

All resumes are to be submitted electronically. No phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID # 623928
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

Work Location: NYC - All Boroughs

Hours/Shift: 40 Hours Per Week (Days/Nights)

Qualification Requirements
1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements.
License Requirement
A Driver License valid in the State of New York is required at the time of appointment. A Class B Commercial Driver License is required within ninety days of the date of appointment. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR NEW YORK STATE COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TO YOUR RESUME AND UPLOAD AS ONE DOCUMENT. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in DOT.

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.