Fleet Services seeks to hire 2 Motor Vehicle Operators to operate vehicles such as passenger cars, ambulettes, vans, hearses, trucks, wreckers, forklifts, tractor-trailer trucks and sign-erecting trucks; Employees in this title may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

- Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger car, ambulette, van, hearse, truck, wrecker, forklift, tractor-trailer truck or sign-erecting truck.
- May drive a truck carrying employees and material to and from work locations.
- Checks the tires, oil and fuel of the vehicle, replenishes fluids as needed, and checks the vehicle to see that lights, horn and brakes appear to be operating properly.
- Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of the vehicle. Changes tires or wheels
- Assists in delivering or transporting; loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers.
- Reports any noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle.
- Reports any accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved.
- Operates motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle.
- Watches for traffic hazards while labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs.
- Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.
- Prepares trip reports.
- When not driving, may be required to perform such additional duties as running errands, answering phones, and delivering mail and/or small packages

Preferred Skills:

New York Stare Class B Commercial Driver’s license with a tow and passenger endorsement or
New York State Class A Commercial Driver's license with a tow and passenger endorsement

To apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically.

Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID number 606904.

All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number 606904

Various Locations and shifts

Education and Experience Requirements: There are no formal education or experience requirements.
Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

New York Stare Class B Commercial Driver’s license with a tow and passenger endorsement or New York State Class A Commercial Driver's license with a tow and passenger endorsement

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.

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.