The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO). The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are: the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City’s water or sewer systems. The Bureau is also responsible for the operation of the Staten Island Bluebelt. This is an ecologically sound, cost effective natural alternative to storm sewers, which occupies approximately 15 square miles of land in the South Richmond area of Staten Island. This project preserves streams, ponds and other wetland ("bluebelt") areas, allowing them to perform their natural function of conveying, storing and filtering storm water. These areas also provide important community open spaces and a diverse wildlife habitat. Working for the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations within the Division of Field Operations, the selected candidates will supervise Machinist’s Helpers involved with the maintenance and repair of small engine and pneumatic equipment such as tampers, saws, pumps, jackhammers, sled tampers, diaphragm pumps, and compressors. The incumbents will be required to prepare daily reports, job orders, and equipment evaluations, familiarize themselves with yard equipment maintenance and operations, as well as hand tools; Candidates will adhere to all Department EH&S policies; and operate a motor vehicle and other power equipment as necessary to perform the job. A valid driver's license is required for this position and must be maintained for the duration of employment. • *****NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERVIEW, ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FILED FOR THE MOST RECENT CIVIL SERVICE EXAM FOR MACHINIST IN FEBRUARY 2023, OR CURRENTLY BE PERMANENTLY SERVING IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITILE OF MACHINIST. MACHINIST - 92610 Minimum Qualifications 1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist; or 2. At least two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist plus sufficient full-time experience as a machinist helper or an apprentice machinist, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of the required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or approved relevant training acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school, up to a maximum of two and one-half years. 55a Program NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. 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.
See More Details >>The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city. New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100-million-gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO). The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Division of Distribution Operations is responsible for operating the water distribution system throughout the five boroughs. This includes operating and maintaining the shaft distribution chambers of the three City Water Tunnels and in-city aqueduct, the trunk main valves and pressure reducing regulators throughout the system, pumping stations, and in-city treatment facilities; cross-connection inspections; installing and maintaining CCTV, instrumentation, and operational software systems for the bureau; and providing engineering direction for improvements to the entire system. Working for the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations within the Division of Distribution Operations - Shaft Maintenance, the selected Machinist will be working on, and in support of, the various water supply infrastructure as directed. This will include bench, general shop and outside machinist’s work. The Machinist will set up and operate machine shop equipment and tools, such as engine lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses, planers and grinders; use tools and instruments required for machinist’s work; do outside machinist’s work in the inspection, overhaul and repair of all types of water and disposal works equipment; maintain, repair, test, overhaul, and replace all types of building systems equipment such as fans, blowers, exhausters, pumps and compressors; fabricate obsolete parts from existing parts or sketches; direct subordinates in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks; prepare reports and requisitions; maintain records and inventories of supplies and materials; and operate a motor vehicle or other motorized equipment in the performance of assigned duties. All Machinists perform related work. Some of the physical activities performed by Machinists and environmental conditions experienced are: climbing stairs and ladders; standing upright for extended periods of time; using vision to read small numbers and markings on gauges and equipment; using vision and hearing to avoid injury from overhead piping when working around structures and taking measurements, and to avoid injury from rotating machinery; communicating orally in a noisy working environment; walking over wet and slippery concrete surfaces; working in areas containing gases from the combustion process and strong odors from grease, lubricants and solvents; working in confined areas which may be dusty and dark; lifting metal objects weighing up to 60 pounds; and working outdoors in all kinds of weather. MACHINIST - 92610 Minimum Qualifications 1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist; or 2. At least two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist plus sufficient full-time experience as a machinist helper or an apprentice machinist, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of the required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or approved relevant training acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school, up to a maximum of two and one-half years. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. 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.
See More Details >>• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Posted On: 09/24/2024 • Full-Time Location STATEN ISLAND • Exam May Be Required Department F&GA-Pier 7 Maintenance Salary Range: $335.68 – $390.72 Job Description Under supervision, does bench, general shop and outside machinist work aboard the vessels and terminals of the Staten Island Ferry; performs related work. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Sets up and operates machine shop equipment, such as engine lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses and grinders. Uses machinist tools and instruments. Inspects, overhauls and repairs all types of main and auxiliary stationary power plants, marine propulsion systems, in shop, on vessels, and in terminals. Directs subordinates in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks. Prepares reports and requisitions; maintains records and inventories of supplies and materials. Performs tasks in accordance with American Bureau of Shipping and United States Coast Guard regulations. May operate a motor vehicle. Walks to and from machines and tool storage areas. Climbs stairs to get to work areas. Climbs around and over objects. Stands for an extended period of time while operating machine tool equipment. Reads small numbers and markings for precision measurements. Uses sight and hearing to avoid injury from moving vehicles and rotating machine tool equipment. Listens to supervisor’s instructions and communicates orally in a noisy environment. Walks over greasy concrete surfaces. Lifts metal objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Works in areas that are: dusty and dark; contain traces of vehicle/engine exhaust gases; and have strong odors from grease, lubricants, solvents. PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of marine propulsion engines (Caterpillar, Detroit, Cummings, and EMD diesel engines) rated at 1,000 horsepower or higher, and with marine propulsion systems and hydraulic steering systems, including shafting, bearings, steering gears and propeller systems. • ** IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN TITLE, HAVE APPLIED FOR MACHINIST EXAM NO. 3079 OR OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE *** LICENSE REQUIREMENT: For appointment in DOT, a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the state of New York is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT: Candidate must pass a drug screening to be appointed. Machinists are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.. TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC. The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic. TO APPLY: Please visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number: 681017. For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers link. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Residency must be established within 90 days of appointment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. HOURS/SHIFT: 40 hours/Monday-Friday WORK LOCATION: 1 Bay Street. Staten Island, NY 10301 MACHINIST - 92610 Minimum Qualifications 1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist; or 2. At least two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist plus sufficient full-time experience as a machinist helper or an apprentice machinist, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of the required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or approved relevant training acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school, up to a maximum of two and one-half years. Preferred Skills Experience in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of marine propulsion engines (Caterpillar, Detroit, Cummings, and EMD diesel engines) rated at 1,000 horsepower or higher, and with marine propulsion systems and hydraulic steering systems, including shafting, bearings, steering gears and propeller systems. 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. Shortlist Job ID 681017 Title code 92610 Civil service title MACHINIST Title classification Competitive-1 Business title Machinist • Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Job level 00 Number of positions 4 Work location 1 Bay St., S.I.,Ny • Category: Building Operations & Maintenance Machinist
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in New York, NY, often begins with specialized apprenticeships that blend hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These apprenticeships typically span four to five years and involve extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a significant presence in New York, and the field is projected to see steady demand despite limited employment growth. Apprentices in New York earn an average of $742.27 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $80,640 annually. Educational institutions, trade schools, and organizations like the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
