Apprentice Highway & Utilities Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation (DOT) in New York City offers an Apprenticeship Highway and Sewer Inspector role. The program features salary levels that increase annually after probation, with new hire rate $37,499 and incumbent rate $42,738, followed by step raises through year three.

Duties include responding to roadway complaints, inspecting openings, ensuring contractor compliance, logging field work in DASH, appearing in court when required, and performing related duties across all five

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good writing and communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to complaints regarding roadway defects and conditions.
• Inspect roadway openings made by utilities, plumbers, and contractors.
• Evaluate conditions and issue corrective actions or notices as needed.
• Route daily work, submit reports, forms and sketches, and re-inspect as required.
• Log and maintain field work in the Dynamic Access System (DASH).
• Appear in court when necessary; operate a passenger vehicle; maintain equipment.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Transportation (DOT) in New York City offers an Apprenticeship Highway and Sewer Inspector role. The program features salary levels that increase annually after probation, with new hire rate $37,499 and incumbent rate $42,738, followed by step raises through year three.

Duties include responding to roadway complaints, inspecting openings, ensuring contractor compliance, logging field work in DASH, appearing in court when required, and performing related duties across all five