RRM - Seasonal Assistant City Highway Repairer

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. To Apply: PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE VALID IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS AN ADDITIONAL PAGE TO YOUR RESUME AND UPLOAD AS ONE DOCUMENT. DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT AT DOT. ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE GO TO https://cityjobs.nyc.gov AND SEARCH JOB ID #806231 Work Location: NYC - All Boroughs Hours/Shift: 40 Hours Per Week (Days/Nights) ASSISTANT CITY HIGHWAY REPAIRE - 90692 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. 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.