City Laborer

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vital team in the heart of the city as a City Laborer, where your physical strength and dedication will support the maintenance of New York's elevated infrastructure. This role offers an opportunity to engage in essential labor tasks, including moving and lifting various items, while also operating motor vehicles and utilizing hand and power tools. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, you will contribute to the city's upkeep and functionality. If you're ready to make a tangible impact in your community, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Inclusive Work Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required.
• Must meet medical and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled labor requiring physical strength.
• Move, lift, and carry items of various weights and sizes.
• Operate motor vehicles as needed.

Skills

Physical Strength

Ability to Operate Motor Vehicles

Use of Hand and Power Tools

Education

No formal education required

Job description

The Department of Transportation is hiring three (3) City Laborers who will report to the Facilities Maintenance unit. Under supervision, the City Laborer will perform common unskilled labor requiring physical strength in the support of maintenance functions on the city's elevated infrastructure. They will move, lift, and carry items of various weights and sizes. The candidate may be required to operate motor vehicles in connection with their duties. The candidate may also use hand and power tools and perform other related duties.

City Laborer - 90702

Minimum Qualifications

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements.

License Requirements

Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.

Residency Requirement

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.

Additional Information

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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.