Emergency Snow Shovelers

Get paid to help keep New Yorkers safe after winter storms.

Emergency Snow Shovelers are called on after heavy snowfalls to remove snow and ice citywide from public areas like bus stops, crosswalks and fire hydrants, and step streets.

We recruit temporary, per diem (by day) Shovelers as needed. 

Pay starts at $18.54 per hour and increases to $27.81 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be:

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

Registration

To register for an appointment, workers must have:

• Two small photos (1-1/2 inch square)
• Two original forms of ID, plus copies
• Social Security card

Emergency Snow Shoveler registration is currently closed.

Information about the next registration period will be available in Fall 2025.