About This Career Path
Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
Government & Public Administration
Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
Government & Public Administration Industry
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
Average
$75,680
ANNUAL
$36.38
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,560
ANNUAL
$14.69
HOURLY
Mid Level
$63,100
ANNUAL
$30.34
HOURLY
Expert Level
$129,700
ANNUAL
$62.35
HOURLY
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
640
Projected job openings through 2030
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
01
Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
02
Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
03
Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed properly.
04
Identify modifications to engines, fuel systems, emissions control equipment, or other vehicle systems to determine the impact of modifications on inspection procedures or conclusions.
05
Perform low-pressure fuel evaluative tests (LPFET) to test for harmful emissions from vehicles without onboard diagnostics (OBD) equipment.
06
Conduct remote inspections of motor vehicles, using handheld controllers and remotely directed vehicle inspection devices.
07
Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
08
Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
09
Compare emissions findings with applicable emissions standards.
10
Investigate and make recommendations on carrier requests for waiver of federal standards.
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Operation and Control
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Flexibility of Closure
Government & Public Administration
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