Motor Vehicle Inspector
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Automotive
Automotive Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Job Description
- Motor Vehicle Inspector (2600078J)
Motor Vehicle Inspector ( 2600078J )
OrganizationPublic Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information:
Kate Veeley | keveeleyo.gov
HP Cleveland Post 5225 West 140th Street Brook Park 44142
Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Brook Park
Compensation: $23.65 per hour
ScheduleFull-time
Work Hours:
See Work Hours Below
Hours Worked: 8:00AM to 5:00PM;
Working days and hours may vary
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job SkillAutomotive
Technical
Skills:
Basic Documentation, Inspection Principles, Automotive, Public Relations, Public Safety
Professional
Skills:
Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.
Ohio Department of Public Safety- Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In
Location:
5225 West 140th Street, Brookpark OH 44142
Hours Worked: 8:00AM to 5:00PM;
Working days and hours may vary
- Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
- Free Parking!
- 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.
- Enter & retrieve information using 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.
- Inform the owner &/or operator of repairs or adjustments which are necessary to place the vehicle in safe condition.
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 our Total 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.
Qualifications6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in 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;
AND
valid driver's license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
POSITION SPECIFIC
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Driver ’ s license required.
This position requires
USE 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).
Job Skills - Automotive
Supplemental Information UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONSWorks 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.
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