CAREER

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$87,290

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+1.8% (little or no change)

Career

What Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation Do

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

Other Job Titles Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation May Have

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

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • 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.
  • Identify modifications to engines, fuel systems, emissions control equipment, or other vehicle systems to determine the impact of modifications on inspection procedures or conclusions.
  • Conduct remote inspections of motor vehicles, using handheld controllers and remotely directed vehicle inspection devices.

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