The New York City Department of Sanitation
Now Hiring: Emergency Snow Laborers Needed for Winter Season
Snow Laborers Crucial in Clearing Snow and Ice After Big Winter Storms
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the upcoming winter season. Emergency Snow Laborers are per-diem workers who shovel snow and clear ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants and step streets around the five boroughs after heavy snowfalls.
Those interested in applying for Snow Laborer positions can register at their local Sanitation garage, weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The list of garage locations can be found at www.nyc.gov/sanitation and in the list below. Snow laborers earn $15 per hour to start, and $22.50 per hour after 40 hours are worked in a week.
“The Snow Laborers who join us for the winter season are crucial in helping the City keep running after big winter storms,” said Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia. “While the Department’s Sanitation Workers concentrate their efforts on roadways, Emergency Snow Laborers help ensure pedestrians can make their way around the city, too. Access to bus stops, crosswalks and step streets is important for our residents and visitors, and the work of Snow Laborers is one crucial way of getting that work done.”
Snow laborers must be at least 18 years of age, be eligible to work in the United States, and capable of performing heavy physical labor.
All applicants must bring the following items at the time of registration:
- Two small photos (1 ½ square)
- Original and copy of two forms of identification
- Social Security card
Individuals may also register at select Department of Transportation locations. DOT offices will be open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and require the same photographs and identification. Locations are listed below.
DSNY Bronx locations
680 East 132nd Street
720 East 132nd Street
800 East 176th Street
423 West 215th Street
1635 East 233rd Street
650 Casanova Street
1331 Cromwell Avenue
800 Zerega Avenue
850 Zerega Avenue
DSNY Brooklyn Locations
5100 1st Avenue
127 2nd Avenue
5602 19th Avenue
1755 Atlantic Avenue
105-02 Avenue D
105-01 Foster Avenue
922 Georgia Avenue
465 Hamilton Avenue
525 Johnson Avenue
2501 Knapp Street
606 Milford Street
2012 Neptune Avenue
690 New York Avenue
1397 Ralph Avenue
1824 Shore Parkway
161 Varick Avenue
DSNY Manhattan locations
4036 9th Avenue
650 West 57th Street
343 East 99th Street
110 East 131st Street
125 East 149th Street
301 West 215th Street
South St. Pier 36
353 Spring Street
DSNY Queens locations
34-28 21st Street
120-15 31st Avenue
58-73 53rd Avenue
48-01 58th Road
52-35 58th Street
52-35 58th Street
153-67 146th Avenue
130-23 150th Avenue
51-10 Almeda Avenue
132-05 Atlantic Avenue
75-05 Winchester Boulevard
DSNY Staten Island locations
539 Jersey Street
2500 Richmond Avenue
1000 West Service Road
DOT locations
Flatbush Yard
2900 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Bronx Yard
258th Street & Mosholu Avenue
Bronx, NY
Long Island City
5-40 44th Drive
Queens, NY
Kew Loop Yard
78-88 Park Drive East
Queens, NY
Harper Street Yard
32-11 Harper Street
Queens, NY
About the New York City Department of Sanitation
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe and clean by collecting, recycling and disposing of waste, cleaning streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. The Department operates 59 district garages and manages a fleet of more than 2,000 rear-loading collection trucks, 450 mechanical brooms and 695 salt/sand spreaders. 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.