
The Department of Transportation’s (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.
Under general supervision, the selected Apprentice Inspectors H&S (Highway and Sewers) will be responsible for performing the following duties but not limited to: Inspecting the grading, paving and repaving of streets. Inspecting the maintenance, repair and construction of sewers and appurtenances, house sewer connections, retaining walls, streets and street openings. Checking the size of street openings and the satisfactory restoration of pavement or sidewalk. Investigating complaints and reports on findings. Driving a passenger car or light truck to and from work assignments.
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 $40,376/$46,432
After completion of the second year $50,209
After completion of the third year $54,310
APPRENTICE INSPECTOR (HIGHWAYS - 35007
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.
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