CWC Tractor Operator (Seasonal)
About The Position
The Citywide Concrete Unit of the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is hiring a seasonal Tractor Operator to support construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of City infrastructure. The position runs from March through December and involves traveling to job locations throughout New York City. The operator uses heavy equipment to excavate, trench, backfill, move materials, and support concrete work, snow removal, and emergency operations. The role also includes routine equipment lubrication, servicing and minor repairs, job-site hazard inspection, and coordination with supervisors and crew members. Duties must be performed safely and diligently.
Requirements
- Five years of full-time satisfactory experience within the last 15 years operating heavy-duty track-type tractors; or at least three years of that experience plus either two years maintaining heavy-duty track-type tractors or relevant approved trade or vocational high school training equivalent to five years of acceptable experience.
- Possession of a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver License; the license must be maintained throughout employment.
- Certain age requirements may apply to obtaining the Class B Commercial Driver License.
Responsibilities
- Operate backhoes, payloaders, bobcats, forklifts, and other heavy equipment as assigned.
- Travel to job locations throughout New York City to hammer and excavate corners, refuge islands, cobblestone streets, cave-ins, and other sites.
- Excavate trenches and backfill with layers of gravel of various sizes in preparation for concrete pours.
- Backfill and trench with recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) or gravel after excavation.
- Load and unload equipment, steel-faced curbs, concrete blocks, Jersey barriers, and other materials from trailers.
- Load dump trucks and Zim mixers daily with materials such as sand, gravel, RCA, and cold or hot asphalt.
- Operate other heavy equipment for snow removal or emergency situations as needed.
- Lubricate equipment daily; service machinery and equipment and perform minor repairs.
- Inspect job sites for safety hazards, including gas, electrical, sewer, and water lines.
- Coordinate and communicate with supervisors and crew members to clarify project specifications.
- Maintain complete knowledge of machine settings and perform duties safely and diligently.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
