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Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsO*NET 53-6051.07United States

Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

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Median annual earnings
$91,991

50th percentile, United States

Projected change
+3.7%

2025 to 2035

Typical education
High school diploma or less

70.9% of the workforce

Employment
29.24K jobs

Growing to 30.31K by 2035

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The work

What transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation do

Tasks reported for this occupation, ordered by how often they come up in the role.

  • Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
  • Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
  • Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed properly.

Pay and outlook

What the job pays and where it is heading

Annual earnings range

Reported earnings by percentile, United States

10th percentile
$40,275
25th percentile
$58,701
50th percentile
$91,991
75th percentile
$108,833
90th percentile
$138,858

The gold marker shows the median. Half earn more than $91,991 and half earn less.

Employment outlook

2025 to 2035 projection

+3.7%average or slower
202529,240 jobs
2035 projected30,312 jobs

1,072 more positions over the decade, before replacement hiring.

Preparation

Education levels

What people currently working in the career hold. These are not entry requirements.

High school diploma or less
70.9%
Certificate
12.6%
Some college
10.1%
Associate degree
6.4%

Skills

Skills employers ask for

Technical skills appearing most often in job postings for this occupation.

  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Construction
  • Automotive Services
  • Changing Oil
  • Construction Inspection
  • Oil and Gas
  • Lifting Ability
  • Emission Standards
  • Traffic Control
  • Electrical Networks
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • State Regulations
  • Safety Procedures
  • Field Inspection
  • Civil Engineering
  • Brakes
  • Grading (Landscape)
  • Safety Standards
  • Rail Safety

How the work gets done

Core competencies

Broad capabilities associated with strong performance in this occupation.

Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.

In the market

Job titles and employers

Recent job postings in United States

Common job titles

  1. 01Motor Vehicle Specialists182 postings
  2. 02Transportation Inspectors68 postings
  3. 03Railroad Safety Inspectors36 postings
  4. 04Vehicle Inspectors34 postings
  5. 05Cei Inspectors24 postings
  6. 06Bridge Inspectors20 postings
  7. 07Automotive Inspectors19 postings
  8. 08Carriers13 postings
  9. 09Transportation Technicians10 postings
  10. 10Bridge Engineers8 postings
  11. 11Auto Parts Specialists6 postings
  12. 12Public Works Inspectors6 postings
  13. 13Railcar Mechanics6 postings
  14. 14Contract Inspectors5 postings
  15. 15Technical Inspectors5 postings
  16. 16Cargo Technicians4 postings
  17. 17Craftsmen4 postings
  18. 18Motorcycle Instructors4 postings
  19. 19Power Equipment Operators4 postings
  20. 20Roadway Inspectors4 postings

Top employers

  1. 01Jiffy Lube40 postings
  2. 02Parsons28 postings
  3. 03Gresham Smith20 postings
  4. 04Valvoline17 postings
  5. 05Carvana14 postings
  6. 06Pomcar14 postings
  7. 07Mbp (Mcdonough Bolyard Peck)13 postings
  8. 08West Virginia Department Of Transportation13 postings
  9. 09ESP Associates12 postings
  10. 10Ecc Company Ltd.12 postings
  11. 11Nascar11 postings
  12. 12Premium Velocity Auto10 postings
  13. 13Trilon Group10 postings
  14. 14AECOM9 postings
  15. 15State of California8 postings
  16. 16City County Honolulu7 postings
  17. 17HNTB6 postings
  18. 18Keloland Television6 postings
  19. 19State Of New Mexico6 postings
  20. 20United States Department of Transportation6 postings

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