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BOB- Assistant City Highway Repairer

New York City Department of Transportation
$25.59 - $33.06
United States, New York, New York
55 Water Street (Show on map)
Nov 07, 2024

Assistant City Highway Repairer (Seasonal)

**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 , drug test, and subject to random drug
testing.***

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

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE VALID IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO YOUR RESUME AND UPLOAD AS ONE DOCUMENT. THIS LICENSE MUST BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT IN DOT.

Under close supervision, Cleans, clears debris, and cuts grass from all assigned areas including Bridge pits, Bridge approaches, catch basins, sidewalks, roads, and tunnels. Assists in performance of general laboring work unrelated to paving operations. Assists in the installation and repair of guide rails and chain link fences properly utilizing all required equipment and tools, assists in preparation of defective areas for patching, utilizing picks and/or other equipment to break surfaces and assists in the replacement of the defective patches. Operates one or more types of motorized vehicles and assists in the use of various types of portable or towed power equipment and attachments as required in maintenance and operations. Assists in general maintenance of vehicles. Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles, changes wheels and tires and checks oil and fuel level lights, horns, and brakes. Performs general laboring work such as snow removal when weather conditions do not permit other operations. May assist in masonry work by the placing of forms during sidewalk and other concrete construction and repair work. May operate a motorized vehicle in maintenance operations and safely direct traffic around large construction projects. Performs incidental laboring tasks as directed by supervisor. May be required to work off hour and weekend shifts.

Preferred Skills
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Some of the physical activities and environmental conditions experienced are carrying materials and tools weighing up to 50 lbs. (e.g. rubber mats and fiberglass ladders,) climbing up and down stairs and ladders, and working at heights, in confined spaces, and in dusty areas.

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

This position is subject to a pre-employment medical and drug screening, and subject to random drug testing.

Hours- 40
Shift- 6:30am-3:00pm
Work Location - To be determined

Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 687017
For other applicants, go to JobsNYC and search for Job ID# 687017 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Some of the physical activities and environmental conditions experienced are carrying materials and tools weighing up to 50 lbs. (e.g. rubber mats and fiberglass ladders,) climbing up and down stairs and ladders, and working at heights, in confined spaces, and in dusty areas.
Preference will be given to candidate who possess a CDL Class A or Class B driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of
employment in DOT.
This position is subject to a pre-employment medical and drug screening, and subject to random drug testing.
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.

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