The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) hires temporary snow laborers to remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, and other locations throughout the City.
Eligibility
You can register to be a snow laborer if you are:
- At least 18 years of age
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Able to perform heavy physical labor
In addition, you are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, with two doses received (if applicable) within 45 days of the first dose.
Registration
Registration is now open. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you must schedule a registration appointment online and follow health and safety protocols, including wearing a mask or face covering, while at the appointment.
You must bring the following to your appointment:
- Two small photos (1.5 inch square)
- The photos must be the same style as those used for a passport.
- Social Security card
- Two forms of identification (original and copy), such as:
- Driver license
- Passport
- School photo ID
- IDNYC card
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
You should not attend the appointment if you:
- Have any COVID-19 symptoms
- Recently traveled to a state with high rates of COVID-19 transmission
- Recently had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19
Schedule a registration appointment.
Pay
Pay is $17 per hour and increases to $25.50 per hour after working the first 40 hours in a week. Payment is made by check and normally takes about 4 to 6 weeks, but it can take up to 12 weeks.
