The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

The Citywide Concrete Unit supports the agency’s goal to enhance, rehabilitate, and maintain the City’s infrastructure by acting as the agency’s primary construction unit. We employ dedicated engineers, managers, support staff, laborers and adopt cost-savings and efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and service to safety and quality.

Under direction, the selected candidates will perform the following duties but not limited to:
Operate backhoe, payloader, bobcats and forklifts. Travel to various job locations throughout New York City to hammer, excavate corners, refugee islands, cobblestone streets, cave ins, etc.; backfilling and trenching with RCA or gravel after excavation. On/off loading equipment, steel faced curbs, concrete blocks, jersey barriers, etc. from trailers; load dump truck and zim mixers on a daily basis with material (sand, gravel, rca, cold or hot asphalt, etc.). May operate other heavy material for snow removal or emergency situations; lubricate equipment on a daily basis; service and make minor repairs to machinery and equipment

This is a seasonal position which starts in March and ends in December. This position is subject to passing a pre-employment medical and drug screening, and subject to random drug testing.

RESUMES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 622880 For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 620184 If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use. Appointment will be subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE

Hours/Shift: 40 Hours per week
Shift 06:00am-14:30pm

Qualification Requirements

Three years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last ten years as a motor grader operator or a payloader operator.

License Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class B Commercial Driver License, with no restrictions, valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.