Rising Star: Highway & Sewer Inspector Apprentice

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

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.