| Job Title |
Inspector, Motor Vehicles |
| Job Description |
Inspects Motor Vehicles And Cargoes For Compliance With
Statutory Regulations: Reviews Employer Records To Determine
That Accidents, Traffic Violations, And Medical Information Are
Recorded According To Federal And State Regulations. Advises
Shipper Of Methods To Improve Cargo Security And Record Keeping
To Account For Shortage Or Theft. Interprets Applicable
Regulations And Suggests Method Of Self-inspection To Accomplish
Voluntary Compliance With Code. Inspects Vehicle Systems, Such
As Lights, Brakes, Tires, Directional Signals, Exhaust Systems,
And Warning Devices, To Detect Excessive Wear Or Malfunction.
Measures Interior And Exterior Noise Levels, Using Decibel
Meter. Measures Efficiency Of Emission-control Devices, Using
Electronic Test Apparatus. Reviews Shipping Papers To Identify
Hazardous Cargo, Such As Explosives, Poisons, Or Combustibles.
Inspects Manner In Which Hazardous Cargo Is Secured To Prevent
Accidental Spillage. Computes And Records Weight Of Commercial
Trucks At Highway Weigh Station Or Uses Portable Scale To
Determine Gross Weight And Distribution Of Load Over Axles.
Reviews Commercial Vehicle Log To Verify Driver Has Not Exceeded
Allowable Driving Hours And Required Permits And Licenses Are
Displayed. Declares Vehicle Or Driver Out-of-service For
Violation Of Intra- Or Interstate Commerce Regulations. Inspects
Buses To Determine Compliance With Public Transport Regulations.
May Accompany Bus Drivers To Observe Conduct And Observance With
Safety Precautions. May Inspect Establishments That Rebuild
Containers Used To Hold Hazardous Materials. May Testify In
Legal Proceedings.
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