HIQA - Apprentice H&S Inspector

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Transportation (DOT) aims to ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in New York City, while maintaining and enhancing the transportation infrastructure vital to the city's economic health and quality of life. DOT is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. This Apprentice Highway and Sewer Inspector position is part of an apprenticeship program with a structured salary progression. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, the salary will automatically increase annually. The role involves responding to complaints, inspecting various roadway and street operations, evaluating conditions, and enforcing compliance with DOT rules and regulations.

Requirements

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

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-inspect 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
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