HIQA - Apprentice H&S Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks an Apprentice Inspector (Highways) to support roadway inspections, issue violations, and coordinate field work in the DOT. The apprenticeship includes progressive salary increases through the program and requires a NY driver’s license.

The role involves inspecting openings, documenting field work in the national DASH system, appearing in court when needed, and operating a vehicle while maintaining equipment and reports.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to complaints regarding roadway defects and enforce DOT Rules and Regulations.
• Inspect roadway openings made by utilities, plumbers, contractors, and other agencies for compliance.
• Evaluate conditions and take action using Corrective Action Requests (CARs), Repair Orders and issuing Notices of Violation as needed.
• Properly route daily work and submit daily reports, forms and sketches.
• Re-inspect CARs that have been corrected and verify actual conditions.
• Observe backfill and restorations on protected streets for compliance with Local Law 14.
• Inspectors must search, inspect, log and maintain field work in the Dynamic Access System (DASH) using a tablet.
• Appear in court when necessary.
• Operate a passenger vehicle and monitor vehicle mileage.
• Maintain field and office equipment and communication devices.
• Perform related duties.

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Transportations (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties: respond to complaints regarding roadway defects, check building operations to ensure that contractors comply with DOT Rules and Regulations; inspect all roadway/street openings made by utility companies, plumbers, contractors, and other agencies; evaluate conditions and take appropriate action using Corrective Action Requests (CARs), Repair Orders and issuing Notices of Violation as needed; properly route daily work and submit daily reports, forms and sketches; re‑inspects Corrective Action Requests that have been corrected and verify actual conditions; observe backfill and restorations on protected streets to ensure compliance with Local Law 14. Inspectors are required to search, inspect, log and maintain all field work created in the Dynamic Access System (DASH), using a tablet; appear in court when necessary; operate a passenger vehicle and monitor vehicle mileage; maintain field and office equipment and communication devices; perform related duties.

The Apprentice Highway and Sewer Inspector position is an apprenticeship program with various salary levels. Once in the program and after successfully completing a probationary period, salary will automatically increase each year (annual anniversary of the original appointment date) to the following designation levels:

• New Hire Rate $37,499 Incumbent Rate: $42,738
• After completion of the first year $40,736/$46,432
• After completion of the second year $50,209
• After completion of the third year $54,310

APPRENTICE INSPECTOR (HIGHWAYS - 35007

Qualifications

License Requirement

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

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.