Photo Courtesy of DSNY
Emergency Snow Laborers are per-diem workers who remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants and step streets after heavy snowfalls.
By Forum Staff
The City Sanitation Department on Friday announced that it is hiring emergency Snow Laborers for the 2022-2023 season. Snow Laborers are crucial to clearing snow and ice after impactful winter storms, DSNY officials said.
Emergency Snow Laborers are per-diem workers who remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants and step streets after heavy snowfalls. Snow Laborers earn $17 per hour to start, and $25.50 per hour after 40 hours are worked in a week.
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office
City Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch and the DSNY made
the announcement last week.
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. Additionally, candidates must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. 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
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Those interested in becoming a Snow Laborer must register for an application appointment at nyc.gov/snow. Registration appointments take place at the department’s 59 garages. Applicants should not attend the appointment if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.
DSNY also reminded all residents, businesses, and property owners that they are still responsible for keeping sidewalks clear and accessible.
Snow and ice must be cleared from sidewalks within these specific timeframes:
Snowfall ends between 7 a.m. and 4:59 p.m.: Clear within four hours
Snowfall ends between 5 p.m. and 8:59 p.m.: Clear within 14 hours
Snowfall ends between 9 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.: Clear sidewalks by 11 a.m.
