Highways Apprentice Inspector — Field Compliance & Inspections

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in New York City is seeking an Apprentice Inspector (Highways) to inspect open restaurant locations citywide for DOT compliance. The role requires describing issues and corrective actions to owners and documenting results using the DOT system.

You will route daily work, file reports, and may operate a vehicle while monitoring mileage. The inspector will handle complaints, issue summonses when required, and collaborate with contractors on sewer and street work in

Qualifications

• Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Inspect over 11,000 Open Restaurants citywide for DOT compliance.
• Route daily work and submit daily reports; explain issues and corrective actions to owners.
• Investigate complaints and take action using Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Repair Orders.
• Issue summonses and appear in court when required; work with contractors on sewer/streets work.
• Operate devices (tablet, phone, camera, laptop, iPad) and use DOT’s PRISM system to track inspections.
• May operate a passenger vehicle and monitor mileage; respond to work emails, calls, or texts.
• Perform related duties and inspections as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Education

New York Driver's License

Tools

PRISM System

Job description

The Department of Transportation in New York City is seeking an Apprentice Inspector (Highways) to inspect open restaurant locations citywide for DOT compliance. The role requires describing issues and corrective actions to owners and documenting results using the DOT system.

You will route daily work, file reports, and may operate a vehicle while monitoring mileage. The inspector will handle complaints, issue summonses when required, and collaborate with contractors on sewer and street work in