Transportation Inspectors

Also Called: Marine Cargo Surveyor, Marine Surveyor, Petroleum Inspector, Surveyor

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$39,790

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Transportation Inspectors do

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.

  • Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
  • Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
  • Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

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Work Context

  • Telephone
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Electronic Mail
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Depth indicators
  • Water samplers
  • Tape measures
  • Notebook computers
  • Benchtop centrifuges

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Email software
Document management software
Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
management
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Construction & Building Inspectors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Transportation Inspectors Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

  • Aims Community College

    Greeley, CO

  • Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs

    Danville, VA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Support
  • Working Conditions
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Transportation Inspectors across the country typically make.

$19.13 / hour
$39,790 /year

Entry Level

$41.96 / hour
$87,290 /year

Median Level

$62.03 / hour
$129,020 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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