Motor Vehicle Inspector

Motor Vehicle Inspector (250009OA)

Job Description

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Kate Veeley | keveeleyo.gov

Unposting Date

Jan 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

HP Lebanon Post 184 Nelson Road Lebanon 45036

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Warren County-Lebanon

Compensation: $22.96 - $27.92 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours:

See Work Hours Below

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Automotive

Technical

Skills:

Basic Documentation, Inspection Principles, Automotive, Public Relations, Public Safety

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

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.

Job Description

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In

Location:

184 Nelson Road Lebanon 45036 (Warren County)

Hours Worked: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
Working days and hours may vary

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!

What You’ll Do As A Motor Vehicle Inspector

• Inspect motor vehicles including motor homes, campers, school buses, church buses, self‑assembled vehicles, and 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 and exiting vehicles and bends, stoops and utilizing mechanics’ “creeper” to crawl under vehicle to visually check mechanical components.
• Enter and retrieve information using numerous Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) databases.
• Complete inspection forms and 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 and/or operator of repairs or adjustments which are necessary to place the vehicle in safe condition.

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Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

6 months training or 6 months experience in automotive maintenance & repair and/or mechanical vehicle inspections;

AND 6 months experience utilizing personal computer and associated business office applications (Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook).

AND formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction and in reading, writing and 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.

PLEASE NOTE:

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).

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