BOB - Assistant City Highway Repairer

City of New York•New York, NY

3d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, manages the life cycle of more than 800 bridges and tunnels and more than 600 retaining walls. Under close supervision, the Assistant City Highway Repairer performs maintenance and general labor across assigned bridge, road, sidewalk, tunnel, and related areas. The position is seasonal for nine months each year, starting in March and ending in December. Employees may be assigned to any borough and any shift or tour, including days or nights. The role is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Requirements

No formal education or experience is required.
Must meet certain medical and physical requirements.
A valid New York State driver's 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 this license.
Must be available to work in any borough and on any shift or tour, including days and nights.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas and clear debris, including bridge pits and approaches, catch basins, sidewalks, roads, and tunnels.
Cut grass in assigned areas.
Assist with general labor unrelated to paving operations.
Assist with installation and repair of guide rails and chain link fences using required tools and equipment.
Help prepare defective areas for patching by breaking surfaces with picks or other equipment, and assist with 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 levels, lights, horns, and brakes.
Perform general labor such as snow removal when weather prevents other operations.
May assist with masonry work by placing forms for sidewalk and other concrete construction and repair.
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.