The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) hires temporary Emergency Snow Shovelers to remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, and other public areas throughout New York City.

Eligibility

You can register to be an Emergency Snow Shoveler if you are:

• At least 18 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Able to perform heavy physical labor

Registration

Registration is now open.

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

You should not attend the appointment if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.

Schedule a registration appointment.

Pay

Pay is $19.14 per hour and increases to $28.71 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week. 

Payment is made by check and normally takes about 4 to 6 weeks, but it can take up to 12 weeks.