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Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation - 53-6051.07

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Chief Mechanical Officer (CMO)
  • Transit Vehicle Inspector
  • Smog Technician
  • Inspector
  • Motor Carrier Inspector
  • Quality Assurance Inspector
  • Rail Technician
  • Smog Check Technician
  • Diesel Engine Inspector
  • Emission Inspection Technician

SOC Occupation Groups

53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-6000 Other Transportation Workers
53-6050 Transportation Inspectors
53-6051.00 Transportation Inspectors
53-6051.07 Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Attach onboard diagnostics (OBD) scanner cables to vehicles to conduct emissions inspections.
  • Compare emissions findings with applicable emissions standards.
  • Conduct remote inspections of motor vehicles, using handheld controllers and remotely directed vehicle inspection devices.
  • Conduct vehicle or transportation equipment tests, using diagnostic equipment.
  • Conduct visual inspections of emission control equipment and smoke emitted from gasoline or diesel vehicles.
  • Evaluate new methods of packaging, testing, shipping, or transporting hazardous materials to ensure adequate public safety protection.
  • Examine carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, or carrier training and testing programs for compliance with regulations or safety standards.
  • Examine transportation vehicles, equipment, or systems to detect damage, wear, or malfunction.
  • Identify emissions testing procedures and standards appropriate for the age and technology of vehicles.
  • Identify modifications to engines, fuel systems, emissions control equipment, or other vehicle systems to determine the impact of modifications on inspection procedures or conclusions.
  • Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed properly.
  • Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
  • Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
  • Investigate and make recommendations on carrier requests for waiver of federal standards.
  • Investigate complaints regarding safety violations.
  • Investigate incidents or violations, such as delays, accidents, and equipment failures.
  • Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
  • 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.
  • Negotiate with authorities, such as local government officials, to eliminate hazards along transportation routes.
  • Perform low-pressure fuel evaluative tests (LPFET) to test for harmful emissions from vehicles without onboard diagnostics (OBD) equipment.
  • Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
  • Review commercial vehicle logs, shipping papers, or driver and equipment records to detect any problems or to ensure compliance with regulations.

Detailed Work Activities

  • communicate technical information
  • conduct performance testing
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel
  • examine locomotives or cars to detect damage or structural defects
  • examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
  • examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
  • gather physical evidence
  • inspect commercial vehicles
  • inspect equipment or vehicles for cleanliness or damage
  • inspect manufactured products or materials
  • inspect products or systems for regulatory compliance
  • inspect transportation equipment for damage or defects
  • investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
  • judge terrain conditions for vehicle or equipment operation
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • maintain safe work environment
  • mark items for acceptance or rejection, according to conformance to specifications
  • monitor operations to verify conformance to standards
  • monitor public transportation system operation
  • monitor traffic conditions or motorists
  • monitor worker performance
  • operate precision test equipment
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • perform safety inspections in transportation setting
  • prepare reports
  • prepare reports for management
  • prepare reports of inspections
  • prepare safety reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • recognize characteristics of alloys
  • recognize characteristics of metals
  • recognize public safety hazards
  • recommend action to ensure compliance
  • recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
  • repair commercial transportation equipment
  • review traffic routing or control plans
  • sell products or services
  • signal directions or warnings to coworkers
  • study time, motion, or work methods of workers
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test mechanical products or equipment
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use local or regional geographical knowledge to transportation
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • verify investigative information

Military Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Inspector, Motor Vehicles

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Automobile Tester
  • Car Inspector
  • Inspector, Motor Vehicles
  • Inspector, Railroad
  • New-Car Inspector
  • Rail-Flaw-Detector Operator
  • Railroad-Car Inspector
  • Safety Inspector, Truck
  • Tank-Car Inspector
  • Traffic Inspector
  • Transportation Inspector
  • Way Inspector