STREET OPENING INSPECTOR

The City of Yonkers

$69K — $93K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 1 year of experience in highway or heavy construction or related trades
  • 3 years of construction experience (if lack of degree)
  • Knowledge of road construction, excavation methods, and local terrain
  • Valid Class D Driver's License in New York State

Responsibilities

  • Inspect sewer connections for compliance with engineering specifications
  • Ensure OSHA compliance during excavations and trenching
  • Measure and inspect street openings for accuracy and compliance
  • Calculate fees, bonds, and restoration requirements based on permits
  • Monitor public areas for hazardous conditions and report to authorities
  • Check construction activities for code compliance and enforce shutdowns if needed
  • Maintain and submit reports and logs as required

Benefits

  • General supervision with opportunities for independent judgment
  • Engagement with the community and public safety initiatives
  • Exposure to diverse construction projects and operational standards
  • Potential for advancement within city infrastructure engineering fields
Full Job Description
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
Technical position involving measurement of street openings and cuts to ensure permit accuracy, work performance and public safety. Inspects excavations, backfills, and construction, reconstruction and/or restoration authorized by permits. General supervision is received from administrative personnel; independent judgment is required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)
Inspects sewer connections for compliance with City Engineering specifications;
Inspects trenches, excavations, sheeting and shoring for OSHA compliance;
Inspects and measures street openings and cuts for size, restoration and permit accuracy;
Checks permits, calculates restoration footage, and determines fees, bonds, deposits and reimbursements;
Monitors streets, sidewalks and public areas for dangerous conditions and notifies proper authorities;
Inspects street construction, reconstruction and restoration for code compliance and contacts authorities for job shutdowns when necessary;
Processes, maintains and submits required reports, logs and permits.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of road and street pavement construction, reconstruction and restoration;
Knowledge of excavation, backfill and compaction methods and equipment;
Knowledge of local streets, roads, terrain and public areas;
Ability to make simple arithmetic computations and measurements;
Ability to effectively deal with the general public;
Good judgment and observation skills; tact; courtesy; dependability; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college or university with an Associate's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related field and one (1) year of experience in highway or heavy construction or in one of the construction trades; or
B) Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and three (3) years of experience as described in (A); or
C) An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a Class D Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

NOTE:
Highway Construction is defined as; restoration or construction of roadway pavements, curbs and sidewalks.
Heavy Construction is defined as; excavation, backfill, sheeting and shoring systems to safely support excavations or installations of lateral connections.

Classification: Competitive - Subject to Civil Service Testing
Salary: $69,878 - $93,172

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