Highways Field Inspector Apprentice

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking an Apprentice Inspector (Highways) to inspect Open Restaurants citywide for DOT compliance and to proactively route and report daily activities.

Applicants should have a NY driver license and NYC residency within 90 days. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and candidate will work with contractors on sewer/street projects, using PRISM to track inspections.

Qualifications

• Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York for the duration of employment.
• New York City residency generally required within 90 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect over 11,000 Open Restaurants citywide to ensure compliance with DOT specifications and rules.
• Route daily work and submit daily reports.
• Explain issues to restaurant owners and outline corrective actions.
• Investigate complaints and reports and take appropriate action.
• Issue summonses and appear in court when required.
• Coordinate with contractors for sewer and street work under Open Street Restaurant locations.
• Operate devices (tablet, phone, camera, laptop or iPad) and use DOT's PRISM System to track inspections.
• May operate a passenger vehicle and monitor mileage of the vehicle and assigned equipment.
• Respond to work-related emails, phone calls or text messages.
• Perform related duties and inspections as assigned.

Skills

Driver license

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking an Apprentice Inspector (Highways) to inspect Open Restaurants citywide for DOT compliance and to proactively route and report daily activities.

Applicants should have a NY driver license and NYC residency within 90 days. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and candidate will work with contractors on sewer/street projects, using PRISM to track inspections.