Jobs / Physical work / 53-6051.07

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

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

US jobs
24,500 (SOC 53-6051 group, "Transportation Inspectors")
Median wage
$92,100 a year
Job family
Physical work

Can agents do the work of transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation?

We read the evidence at the level of the job family, Physical work:

  • Task levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.
  • Project levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.

Unexplored territory

No benchmark in this atlas covers this work yet.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • 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.
  • Investigate complaints regarding safety violations.
  • Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
  • Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
  • Conduct vehicle or transportation equipment tests, using diagnostic equipment.
  • Conduct remote inspections of motor vehicles, using handheld controllers and remotely directed vehicle inspection devices.
  • Attach onboard diagnostics (OBD) scanner cables to vehicles to conduct emissions inspections.
  • Investigate incidents or violations, such as delays, accidents, and equipment failures.
  • Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
  • Examine carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, or carrier training and testing programs for compliance with regulations or safety standards.
  • Conduct visual inspections of emission control equipment and smoke emitted from gasoline or diesel vehicles.
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