Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems Inspectors

What They Do

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

Typical Tasks

• 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.

Key Skills

Work Activities

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Getting Information
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Performing General Physical Activities