Highways Special Events Inspector – Apprentice

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation (DOT) in New York City seeks an Apprentice Inspector (Highways) to inspect street defects and openings related to utility work ahead of citywide events. The role involves evaluating conditions, verifying repairs, and enforcing safety standards across routes and locations.

Daily field reporting and coordination with multiple agencies are required. Applicants must hold a New York State driver license for the duration of employment and will work on-site, overseeing

Qualifications

• Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway defects and openings for utility work prior to citywide events.
• Evaluate conditions, re-inspect repairs, and verify actual condition.
• Respond to complaints and ensure contractors comply with DOT rules and regulations.
• Deliver and enforce Special Events Construction Embargoes and coordinate repairs.
• Route daily work, log field activity, and submit daily reports and sketches via tablet.
• Perform final inspection/drive-throughs with various agencies and event producers.

Job description

The Department of Transportation (DOT) in New York City seeks an Apprentice Inspector (Highways) to inspect street defects and openings related to utility work ahead of citywide events. The role involves evaluating conditions, verifying repairs, and enforcing safety standards across routes and locations.

Daily field reporting and coordination with multiple agencies are required. Applicants must hold a New York State driver license for the duration of employment and will work on-site, overseeing