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Emergency Snow Shovelers are called on after heavy snowfalls to remove snow and ice citywide from public areas like bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, and step streets.
The New York City Department of Sanitation recruits temporary, per diem (by day) shovelers as needed.
Pay starts at $30.00 per hour and increases to $45.00 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week.
Sign up for an upcoming registration event to become an official Emergency Snow Shoveler. Learn more about Snow Shoveler Registration Events. Signing up for an event guarantees you an appointment.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for hire, you must meet the following criteria:
Registration Events:
**REGISTRATION PERK** If your registration is completed before November 30, 2026, you will be eligible for a PAID 4-hour orientation in December, as well as fast-tracked processing to receive a paycheck within 2 weeks of working.
If you do not sign up for a Registration Event in advance, appointments are not guaranteed. Additional events across NYC are being announced. Check back regularly for new dates and locations.
Learn more about this opportunity such as: what to bring to the registration event, what happens next and On-the-Job Requirements: Visit www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/
Sign up for one of the Emergency Snow Shoveler Registration Events: snow-shoveler-registration
