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RRM - Seasonal Assistant City Highway Repairer
- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Posted on
11/02/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- No exam required
Department
RRM Queens (Admin)
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Job Description
The Division of Roadway Repair & Maintenance (RRM) at NYC DOT is seeking candidates to perform general labor tasks, as directed by a supervisor, to assist in the repair and maintenance of roadways and arterial highways. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in the laying of hot-mix asphalt and other kinds of pavement; cleaning construction and repair sites by sweeping and removing debris; assisting in general roadway construction tasks, including raking, shoveling, tamping asphalt, pothole repair, mowing grass, guiderail repair, fencing, and debris removal; assisting in the operation of portable or towed power equipment and attachments required for maintenance operations; preparing, using, and maintaining tools needed for work assignments; assisting in loading and unloading materials, equipment, and other items.
Assistant City Highway Repairers also perform tasks such as snow removal when weather conditions prevent paving operations; assist in general vehicle maintenance and cleanliness and complete required vehicle performance checklists; may operate a motorized vehicle in maintenance operations; may be required to safely direct traffic around large construction projects.
This is a nine-month seasonal position starting in March and ending in December each year, with the possibility of permanent appointment. This position is subject to pre-employment medical, drug screening, and random drug testing.
Selected candidate must be available to work in any borough, on any shift, or any tour (days and nights). Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Class “A” or Class “B” NYS Commercial Driver License.
To Apply:
PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE VALID IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS AN ADDITIONAL PAGE TO YOUR RESUME AND UPLOAD AS ONE DOCUMENT. DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT AT DOT.
ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE GO TO https://cityjobs.nyc.gov AND SEARCH JOB ID #806231
Work Location: NYC - All Boroughs
Hours/Shift: 40 Hours Per Week (Days/Nights)
ASSISTANT CITY HIGHWAY REPAIRE - 90692
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements.
License Requirement
A Driver License valid in the State of New York is required at the time of appointment. A Class B Commercial Driver License is required within ninety days of the date of appointment. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license.
Preferred Skills
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATE POSSESSING A VALID NEW YORK STATE COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL), CLASS “A” OR CLASS “B.” HAZMAT AND TOW TRUCK ENDORSEMENTS ARE ALSO PREFERRED.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
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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Job ID
806231
Posted until
11/20/2026
Title code
90692
Civil service title
ASSISTANT CITY HIGHWAY REPAIRE
Title classification
Labor-3
Business title
RRM - Seasonal Assistant City Highway Repairer
- Experience level: Entry-Level
Job level
00
Number of positions
35
Work location
NYC - All Boroughs
- Category: Building Operations & Maintenance
RRM - Seasonal Assistant City Highway Repairer
Salary : $26 - $34