Occupation information for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except... United States

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

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Currently Employed: 25,700

Projected Annual Job Openings: 2,400

Typical Hourly Wage: $26.09 - $46.88

Typical Annual Salary: $54,270 - $97,510

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
Identify modifications to engines, fuel systems, emissions control equipment, or other vehicle systems to determine the impact of modifications on inspection procedures or conclusions.
Perform low-pressure fuel evaluative tests (LPFET) to test for harmful emissions from vehicles without onboard diagnostics (OBD) equipment.
Conduct remote inspections of motor vehicles, using handheld controllers and remotely directed vehicle inspection devices.
Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
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.
Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
Compare emissions findings with applicable emissions standards.
Investigate and make recommendations on carrier requests for waiver of federal standards.

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