BOB - Assistant City Highway Repairer
About The Position
The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, is hiring an Assistant City Highway Repairer for a nine-month seasonal position that starts in March and ends in December each year. Under close supervision, the employee performs maintenance and general labor tasks in assigned bridge, road, sidewalk, and tunnel areas. The position may require work in any borough and on any shift or tour, including days or nights. The stated work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with possible off-hour and weekend shifts. The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. The position has no formal education or experience requirements. A valid New York State driver license is required at appointment, and a Class B Commercial Driver License must be obtained within 90 days of appointment. Certain age requirements may apply to obtaining that license. Medical and physical requirements apply.
Requirements
- No formal education or experience requirements.
- A valid New York State driver license is required at the time of appointment.
- A Class B Commercial Driver License is required within 90 days of appointment; certain age requirements may apply to obtain it.
- Must meet certain medical and physical requirements.
- Must be available to work in any borough and on any shift or tour, including days and nights.
- Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Clean assigned areas, including bridge pits and approaches, catch basins, sidewalks, roads, and tunnels; remove debris and cut grass.
- Assist with general laboring work unrelated to paving operations.
- Assist with installation and repair of guide rails and chain-link fences using required equipment and tools.
- Prepare defective areas for patching by breaking surfaces with picks or other equipment, and assist in replacing defective patches.
- Operate one or more types of motorized vehicles and assist with portable or towed power equipment and attachments used in maintenance and operations.
- Perform general vehicle maintenance, including cleaning vehicle interiors and exteriors, changing wheels and tires, and checking oil, fuel, lights, horns, and brakes.
- Perform general labor such as snow removal when weather conditions prevent other operations.
- May assist with masonry work, including placing forms for sidewalk and other concrete construction and repairs.
- May operate a motorized vehicle in maintenance operations and safely direct traffic around large construction projects.
- Perform incidental laboring tasks as directed by a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
