RRM - Seasonal Assistant City Highway Repairer
About The Position
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 assisting with hot-mix asphalt and other pavement work; cleaning construction and repair sites; and supporting roadway construction and maintenance tasks such as raking, shoveling, tamping asphalt, pothole repair, mowing grass, guiderail repair, fencing, and debris removal. The role also assists with operating portable or towed power equipment and attachments, preparing and maintaining tools, and loading and unloading materials and equipment. Assistant City Highway Repairers may perform snow removal when weather prevents paving, assist with general vehicle maintenance and cleanliness, and complete required vehicle performance checklists. They may operate a motorized vehicle during maintenance operations and may be required to safely direct traffic around large construction projects. This is a nine-month seasonal position that starts in March and ends in December each year, with the possibility of permanent appointment. Candidates must be available to work in any borough and on any shift or tour, including days and nights. The position is subject to pre-employment medical screening, drug screening, and random drug testing. A New York State driver license must be maintained throughout employment.
Requirements
- There are no formal education or experience requirements.
- Must meet certain medical and physical requirements.
- A driver license valid in New York State is required at appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
- A Class B Commercial Driver License is required within 90 days of appointment; certain age requirements may apply to obtaining this license.
- Must be available to work in any borough, on any shift, or any tour, including days and nights.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Class A or Class B New York State Commercial Driver License.
Responsibilities
- Assist in repairing and maintaining roadways and arterial highways under a supervisor's direction.
- Assist in laying hot-mix asphalt and other kinds of pavement.
- Clean construction and repair sites by sweeping and removing debris.
- Assist with roadway construction tasks, including raking, shoveling, tamping asphalt, pothole repair, mowing grass, guiderail repair, fencing, and debris removal.
- Assist in operating portable or towed power equipment and attachments required for maintenance operations.
- Prepare, use, and maintain tools needed for work assignments.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials, equipment, and other items.
- Perform snow removal when weather conditions prevent paving operations.
- Assist with general vehicle maintenance and cleanliness and complete required vehicle performance checklists.
- May operate a motorized vehicle in maintenance operations.
- May safely direct traffic around large construction projects.
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