In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Oiler; or have taken Exam# 3101 and the exam was on 9/26/23; or be eligible under the 55a program (please state this information on your resume or cover letter).

The Department of Transportation is hiring a Oiler who will report to the Facilities Maintenance unit. Under direct supervision the Oiler is responsible for the lubrication of power plant, pumping
and/or construction equipment; performs related work.

The Oiler will be responsible but not limited to the following tasks:

Lubricates and cleans pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors and
other operating equipment.
Assists in the operation, maintenance and repair of this equipment.
Reads meters, gauges and other operating equipment.
Keeps logs.
Operates lubricant filtering and purifying equipment; maintains lubricant inventory.
May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

License Requirement
For appointment to certain positions, possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License
valid in the State of New York may be required. There may be certain age requirements
to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License
during their employment.

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Oiler; or have taken and be reachable on Exam # 3101, or be eligible under the 55a program (please state this information on your resume or cover letter).

1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment; or
2. One and one-half years of experience as described in “1" above plus graduation from an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school or completion of an approved internship program; or
3. One year of experience as described in “1" above plus an associate degree from an accredited school in mechanical technology.

Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating Machine Operator (Unlimited Capacity) issued by the New York City Fire Department In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Oiler or have taken and be reachable on Exam # 3101, or be eligible under the 55a program (please state this information on your resume or cover letter).

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.