Person in a high visibility vest shoveling a snow-covered sidewalk

NOW HIRING: Help NYC Keep Moving After Heavy Snowstorms!

October 24, 2025

NYC Sanitation Now Hiring Emergency Snow Shovelers to Help Clear Snow and Ice from Bus Stops, Crosswalks, Hydrants and Step Streets

The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that recruitment has begun for Emergency Snow Shovelers to work the 2025-2026 winter season. Emergency Snow Shovelers are per-diem workers who remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants and step streets after heavy snowfalls. Snow Shovelers now earn $19.14 per hour to start, and $28.71 per hour after 40 hours are worked in a week.

Snow Shovelers must be at least 18 years of age, be eligible to work in the United States, and capable of performing heavy physical labor. All applicants must bring the following items at the time of registration:

Two small photos (1½ square)
Original and copy of two forms of identification
Social Security card

Those interested in becoming an Emergency Snow Shoveler should register for an application appointment. Registration appointments take place at the Department’s garages.

While Emergency Snow Shovelers remove snow and ice from public, pedestrian areas, the Department reminds all residents, businesses and property owners that they are responsible for keeping their sidewalks clear and accessible. More information at nyc.gov/snow.