What Does it Take to Be a Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector?

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

List of Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspector Job Duties

• Monitor or review output from systems, such as Thermal Imaging Units (TIU) or roadside imaging tools, to identify high risk commercial motor vehicles for follow-up inspections.
• Identify emissions testing procedures and standards appropriate for the age and technology of vehicles.
• Conduct vehicle or transportation equipment tests, using diagnostic equipment.
• Evaluate new methods of packaging, testing, shipping, or transporting hazardous materials to ensure adequate public safety protection.
• Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
• Conduct visual inspections of emission control equipment and smoke emitted from gasoline or diesel vehicles.

Things a Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspector Should Know How to Do

When polled, Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Other Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspector Job Titles

• Safety Officer
• New Car Inspector
• Air Brakes Inspector
• Automotive Field Inspector
• Transportation Inspector

Job Outlook for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors

There were about 28,200 jobs for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,600 new jobs for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 2,900 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspector are Alabama, Rhode Island, and Utah. Watch out if you plan on working in Kansas, Minnesota, or Wyoming. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors Make A Lot Of Money?

The typical yearly salary for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors is somewhere between $28,870 and $123,980.

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors who work in Maine, District of Columbia, or Alaska, make the highest salaries.

How much do Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors make in each U.S. state?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alaska	$105,850
Arizona	$61,380
Arkansas	$70,790
California	$76,290
Colorado	$77,660
Connecticut	$82,870
District of Columbia	$100,630
Florida	$85,340
Georgia	$70,850
Hawaii	$79,490
Idaho	$73,870
Illinois	$84,420
Indiana	$78,520
Iowa	$77,250
Kansas	$86,500
Kentucky	$71,930
Louisiana	$69,970
Maine	$101,310
Maryland	$65,710
Massachusetts	$71,840
Michigan	$79,170
Minnesota	$83,180
Mississippi	$85,700
Missouri	$73,160
Montana	$77,390
Nebraska	$86,130
New Hampshire	$72,500
New Jersey	$74,010
New Mexico	$58,510
North Carolina	$79,680
North Dakota	$87,030
Ohio	$58,740
Oklahoma	$76,600
Oregon	$76,510
Pennsylvania	$65,710
Rhode Island	$53,090
South Carolina	$72,160
South Dakota	$57,780
Tennessee	$78,120
Texas	$84,250
Utah	$55,360
Virginia	$77,920
Washington	$73,480
Wisconsin	$86,990
Wyoming	$70,470

Tools & Technologies Used by Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Word processing software
• Commercial driver’s license information system CDLIS

How do I Become a Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspector?

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Where Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors Work

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• Pilots, Ship

References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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