RRM - Seasonal Assistant City Highway Repairer

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking general laborers for the Division of Roadway Repair & Maintenance to assist in repairing and maintaining roadways and highways. Duties include laying asphalt, sweeping sites, raking, shoveling, pothole repair, and operating basic maintenance equipment.

The role involves loading materials and may require directing traffic around major projects. Selected candidates must be available in all boroughs, work 40 hours per week (days/nights), and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in laying hot-mix asphalt and pavement maintenance tasks.
• Clean construction sites by sweeping and debris removal.
• Assist in general roadway construction: raking, shoveling, tamping asphalt, pothole repair, mowing, guiderail and fencing work.
• Use and maintain tools and power equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Load and unload materials and equipment; assist in traffic direction around construction zones.

Skills

CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tow truck endorsement

Job description

The Division of Roadway Repair & Maintenance (RRM) at NYC DOT is seeking candidates to perform general labor tasks, as directed by a supervisor, to assist in the repair and maintenance of roadways and arterial highways. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in the laying of hot-mix asphalt and other kinds of pavement; cleaning construction and repair sites by sweeping and removing debris; assisting in general roadway construction tasks, including raking, shoveling, tamping asphalt, pothole repair, mowing grass, guiderail repair, fencing, and debris removal; assisting in the operation of portable or towed power equipment and attachments required for maintenance operations; preparing, using, and maintaining tools needed for work assignments; assisting in loading and unloading materials, equipment, and other items.

Assistant City Highway Repairers also perform tasks such as snow removal when weather conditions prevent paving operations; assist in general vehicle maintenance and cleanliness and complete required vehicle performance checklists; 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 each year, with the possibility of permanent appointment. This position is subject to pre-employment medical, drug screening, and random drug testing.

Selected candidate must be available to work in any borough, on any shift, or any tour (days and nights). Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Class "A" or Class "B" NYS Commercial Driver License.

Work Location:

NYC - All Boroughs

Hours/Shift:

40 Hours Per Week (Days/Nights)

Qualification Requirements

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
• 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.

Preferred Skills

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATE POSSESSING A VALID NEW YORK STATE COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL), CLASS "A" OR CLASS "B." HAZMAT AND TOW TRUCK ENDORSEMENTS ARE ALSO PREFERRED.

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 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.