The NYC Department of Transportation Office of Safety Education & Outreach (SEO) is seeking a City Laborer to handle the storage and transportation of Vision Zero promotional items, educational printed materials, and equipment that are distributed to schools, senior centers, community-based organizations and other constituent locations. The Laborer will report directly to the SEO Chief of Staff. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: overseeing the receipt, classification, storage, care, and distribution of our inventory of materials, supplies and equipment at our 59 Maiden Lane Office and other warehouses/storage spaces. Specific tasks will include: ensuring all goods are stored properly or delivered promptly to users; handling the distribution and loading/unloading of Vision Zero materials, inspecting all incoming shipments to ensure requested quantities are received in full and in good condition; inspecting all outgoing orders used by safety educators at schools and community centers for accuracy; ensuring the office stockroom is kept stocked with supplies; picking up and dropping off inventory to the warehouse; helping to resolve issues related to deliveries, shipments, shortages, etc.; arranging for the transfer or disposal of obsolete items; handling the loading, unloading and dispatching of materials; transferring materials from the outside warehouse to main office; operating equipment like pallet jacks and skid steers when necessary to perform loading and unloading; keeping storage areas neat and orderly; setting up tents, tables and chairs for all Vision zero special events; and performing related duties as needed..

Preferred skills

Preference will be given to candidates who posses a Class B license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment at DOT.

The preferred candidate must have the ability to lift equipment/boxes/material up to 50-60 lbs.

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.

A Class B license valid in the State of New York Ability to lift equipment/boxes/material up to 50-60 lbs.

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.