Construction Laborer

About the role

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) seeks a Construction Laborer to join its team. DSNY is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and infrastructure of New York City through waste collection, street cleaning, and snow removal.

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, 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 refilling in the performance of the work herein
• Engaging in the shoring and sheeting of excavations
• Mixing and using concrete as part of the construction and repair work herein
• Flushing, cleaning and excavating culverts, sewers, drains 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

Requirements

• Three years of satisfactory, full-time experience of a mechanical or construction nature, to qualify for the position herein;
• 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.

Qualifications

• Possession of a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License or a New York State Class D Motor Vehicle Driver License and a valid New York State Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. There may be certain age requirements to obtain the Class B Commercial Driver License. Serious moving violations, license suspension, or accident record may disqualify. Eligibles may be appointed subject to the receipt of a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License within six months of appointment. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.