Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspectors

Also Called: Carman, Inspector, Transit Vehicle Inspector

What Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspectors do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Auto Collision • Automobile Technician • Heavy Equipment Mechanic • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair • OCT-Only Transportation • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others
  • Frequency of Decision Making
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Tools

  • Speed sensors
  • Scanners
  • Dial indicator or dial gauge
  • Automotive exhaust emission analyzers
  • Screwdrivers

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Commercial driver's license information system CDLIS
Past Inspection Query PIQ

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operation and Control

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 58% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 13% Less than high school diploma
  • 13% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

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

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Concern for Others
  • Dependability

Values

  • Support
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems 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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