Motor Vehicle Inspector

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. automotive maintenance & repair &/or mechanical vehicle inspections;

AND 6 mo. exp. utilizing personal computer & associated business office applications (Microsoft applications such as Word Excel Outlook.);

AND formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading writing & speaking common English vocabulary; valid drivers license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

VALID DRIVER LICENSE REQUIRED

Job SkillsAutomotive

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Works outside exposed to weather dirt rust car fumes burns from hot engines fast moving vehicles highway noise & angry vehicle owners; conducts inspections in confined spaces under automotive vehicles utilizing a creeper.


Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check a background check including a polygraph examination may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Ohio State Highway Patrols Mission
The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased professional public safety services through inclusion collaboration and innovation.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location- 5225 West 140th St Brookpark 44142 (Cuyahoga County)
Hours Worked:8:00AM to 5:00PM; Working days and hours may vary


Please Note:
This position requiresUSE OF A COMPUTER/TABLET within the job duties.
In order to be considered applicants MUST explain how they meet the required computer experience within their current/previous work history
(as well as any other required minimum qualifications - see section called Qualifications)


Conduct routine motor vehicle safety inspections annual inspections of church & school buses & salvage inspections:

• Inspect motor vehicles including motor homes campers school buses church buses self-assembled vehicles & salvage vehicles to determine whether they are unsafe or improperly equipped or that equipment is in proper adjustment or repair as required by law by entering & exiting vehicles & bends stoops & utilizes mechanics creeper in order to crawl under vehicle to visually check vehicle mechanical components (e.g. brakes shoes linings drums hoses air reserve tanks & measurements vehicle suspension springs steering (e.g. drag links tie rods; frame cracks);
• Enter & retrieve information in &/or from numerous Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) databases; Complete inspection forms & affix inspection decals to those vehicles which pass;
• Operate state owned motor vehicle inspection vehicle to transport equipment used in motor vehicle inspection;
• Properly set up inspection sites by placing safety control signs cones & equipment in position & removing the same at end of inspection period;
• Conduct inspections of driving schools;
• Prepare necessary forms for inspections;
• Inform the owner &/or operator of repairs or adjustments which are necessary to place the vehicle in safe condition;
• Observe the driver to determine any condition present which would prohibit by law the operation of a motor vehicle;
• Perform other related duties as required.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.