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Construction Laborer

City of New York
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
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. The Construction Laborer duties will include but are not limited to:

  • 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.

CONSTRUCTION LABORER - 90756

Minimum Qualifications

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

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