Construction Laborer

City of New York•Woodside, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. The DSNY is seeking a Construction Laborer.

Requirements

Three years of satisfactory, full-time experience of a mechanical or construction nature
Completion of a two-year apprenticeship in which apprentices are trained to perform, and under direct supervision perform, work in repair and maintenance of water supply distribution systems and sewer systems, including the operation of motor vehicles and motor powered equipment
Possession of a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License or a New York State Class D Motor Vehicle Driver License and a New York State Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License
Serious moving violations, license suspension, or accident record may disqualify
Receipt of a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License within six months of appointment
Maintenance of the Class B Commercial Driver License during employment

Nice To Haves

Certain age requirements to obtain the Class B Commercial Driver License

Responsibilities

Using a wide variety of heavy-duty, motor-powered equipment
Performing work in construction, repair and maintenance of water supply distribution systems, draining and sewer systems, buildings and plants, and related pavement
Operating motor vehicles
Repairing broken water mains and leaking water services
Engaging in the removal and replacement of broken drainage and sewer pipes, appurtenances, castings and heads, gate boxes, broken water mains, broken hydrants, water boxes and heads and wet connections and taps
Repairing drainage and sewer interiors of all kinds including brickwork and masonry
Breaking pavements with hand or power-driven tools
Excavating and refills in the performance of the work herein
Engaging in the shoring and sheeting of excavations
Mixing and uses concrete as part of the construction and repair work herein
Flushing, cleans and excavates culverts, sewers, drain and sewer basins and appurtenances
Operating various types of motor equipment, including specialized mounted equipment, towed or portable powered equipment and/or attachments
May work from sketches and working drawings
May keep records of work assignments and progress
May weld in the performance of the duties herein
Loading and unloading equipment and supplies as part of the duties herein
Performing related work