Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

People in this career often have these skills:

• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Inspect motor vehicles.
• Test materials, solutions, or samples.
• Prepare accident or incident reports.
• Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
• Recommend changes or corrective procedures.

• Evaluate new technologies or methods.
• Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
• Investigate transportation incidents, violations, or complaints.
• Communicate with government agencies.
• Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
• Connect cables or electrical lines.

• Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

• Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

• Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

• Ship Engineers

• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

• Gas Plant Operators