A sanitation worker for New York City performs the work and prepares and operates various types of equipment involved in street cleaning, waste collection, recycling collection, snow removal, encumbrance removal and waste disposal. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel)Staff-Shot

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’re interested in joining New York’s Strongest, New York City opened its sanitation worker exam on Wednesday.

A sanitation worker for New York City performs the work and prepares and operates various types of equipment involved in street cleaning, waste collection, recycling collection, snow removal, encumbrance removal and waste disposal.

The test is one of the more popular civil service exams. The last time the application was available was in 2014.

Here’s what you need to know about the exam.

When does the exam application open?

Interested applicants can file for the open, competitive, computer-based exam starting Wednesday.

Details on how to apply are available on the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) website, which runs civil service exams.

The application fee is $61. If you choose to pay the application fee with a credit/debit/gift card, you will be charged a service fee of 2% of the payment amount.

There are certain educational, medical, physical and age requirements.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

What is the current salary?

According to DSNY, the current starting salary for a sanitation worker is $40,622 per year.

With periodic increases under the current labor agreement, base salary can increase up to $83,465 after completing five-and-a-half years of service. Sanitation workers may earn differential payments based on assignment or overtime in addition to their basic annual wages.

For example, after six months of employment, the salary will rise to $44,064. After five, 10, 15 and 20 years of service, incumbents will receive longevity pay of $2,000, $2,495, $3,395 and $5,000, respectively, in addition to base salary.

What are some typical tasks?

DCAS shared the typical tasks a sanitation worker performs:

What are some other working conditions?

Sanitation workers are required to work rotating shifts, rotating days off, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and mandatory overtime.

Additionally, they are required to perform these tasks in all types of weather.

Some of the physical activities performed by sanitation workers and environmental conditions experienced are: walking and/or standing for long periods of time; operating various types of Sanitation Department equipment in all types of weather; pulling, dragging, lifting and carrying heavy and large objects, bags of garbage, cans, containers, bulk items and throwing or dumping them into a truck hopper or loading them onto a truck.

DSNY noted the role of a sanitation worker is a first step on a career path that includes becoming a supervisor, a superintendent, a chief, or joining the Sanitation Police, as well as others.

When is the deadline to apply?

The filing period will run through June 30.

The exam is offered on a rolling basis, expected to begin Wednesday, Sept. 7.

What happens after I take the test?

If you pass the multiple-choice test, your name will be placed in final score order on an eligible list, and you will be given a list number.

After an exam is administered, it generally takes nine to 12 months for an eligible list of passers to be established from which agencies can hire, according to DCAS. You will be notified by email of your test results.

If you pass the physical test and meet all other requirements and conditions, you will be considered for appointment when your name is reached on the eligible list.

Where are the testing centers?

On Staten Island, the testing center is located at 135 Canal St., Stapleton. Additional testing centers are located at: 2 Lafayette St., Manhattan; 210 Joralemon St., Brooklyn; 118-35 Queens Blvd., Queens; 1932 Arthur Ave., the Bronx.

The centers will be closed on Saturday, June 18, and Monday, June 20.

Do I need to have the coronavirus vaccine?

All newly hired city workers will need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

According to DCAS, as of Aug. 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the illness, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you’re offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

I have more questions. Who can I ask?

For more information about registering for these and other tests, log onto the DCAS website. To apply for a civil service exam open during this application period, go online via the OASys at www.nyc.gov/examsforjobs.

To receive monthly exam updates, sign up for the DCAS newsletter at nyc.gov/examsforjobs and click the Exams tab.

Inquiries regarding the status of an eligible list can be e-mailed to the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services at: LMAcustomerserviceunit@dcas.nyc.gov.

I am interested in other civil service exams. What are they?

DCAS released its schedule for other civil service exams for June, such as associate human rights specialist, auto mechanic, marine oiler and child protective specialist.

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