Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

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Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

What they do

Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Also Called: Car Inspector, Carman, Emissions Inspector, Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector, Railroad Track Inspector, Safety Officer, Smog Technician, Transit Vehicle Inspector, Car Inspector, Carman, Emissions Inspector, Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector, Railroad Track Inspector, Safety Officer, Smog Technician, Transit Vehicle Inspector

$39,790
Starting Salary (2023)
$87,290
Median Salary (2023)
2.7%
Projected Job Growth
27,670
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed properly.
Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Independence
Integrity
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Concern for Others

What key skills are needed for this job?

Quality Control Analysis
Operations Monitoring
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control

Expected Knowledge

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

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