HIQA - Apprentice H&S Inspector

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

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation is seeking an Apprentice Highway and Sewer Inspector for a structured apprenticeship program. The role involves responding to roadway defect complaints, inspecting openings by utilities and contractors, and evaluating conditions for corrective actions.

You will route daily work, prepare reports, and maintain field and office gear, including DASH records. The program features progressive salary steps by year and requires follow-through on probationary

Qualifications

• Candidates should have good writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred but not required: four-year high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Respond to complaints regarding roadway defects and inspect openings by utilities and contractors.
• Evaluate conditions and issue corrective actions or notices of violation as needed.
• Route daily work, submit reports and sketches, and maintain field and office equipment.
• Appear in court when necessary and operate a passenger vehicle; monitor mileage.
• Maintain DASH records and related field/office equipment.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to the following:

• Candidates possessing a four year high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Candidates who possess good writing skills, good communication skills, and ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

THERE ARE NO FORMAL EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

Candidate should be willing/able to work long hours, weekends, and holidays Candidates should be able to work in all five boroughs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.