Motor Vehicle Operator (Part-Time)

City of New York • East Elmhurst, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction is seeking a part-time Motor Vehicle Operator for a position located on Rikers Island. The role supports DOC operations by transporting visitors to jails in Brooklyn or Manhattan (Harlem) and picking up and distributing food to jails throughout the NYC area. The operator also maintains and inspects the assigned vehicle, reports mechanical defects, cleans the vehicle, changes tires or wheels, and loads and unloads items on trucks. The selected candidate may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. A CDL permit is required at the time of the job offer.

Requirements

• There are no formal education or experience requirements.
• A motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State is required by the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• A CDL permit is required at the time of the job offer.
• Applicants with moving violations, license suspensions, or an accident record may be disqualified.

Responsibilities

• Pick up visitors in Brooklyn or Manhattan and transport them to jails in Brooklyn or Manhattan (Harlem) so they can visit loved ones.
• Pick up food and distribute it to various jails throughout the NYC area.
• Check the vehicle's tires, oil, and fuel; replenish fluids as needed; and check that lights, horns, and brakes appear to be operating properly.
• Report noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle.
• Clean the vehicle's windows and interior and exterior.
• Change tires and/or wheels on the assigned vehicle.
• Load and off-load items on trucks driven.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26
• Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage
• Paid annual leave and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Pension
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed