Motor Vehicle Inspector

Job Description - Motor Vehicle Inspector (260003BA) Motor Vehicle Inspector (260003BA)

Organization:

 Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information:

 Kate Veeley keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date:

 May 19, 2026, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location:

 HP Lebanon Post 184 Nelson Road Lebanon 45036

Primary Location:

 

United States of America-OHIO-Warren County Compensation:

 $22.96 - $27.92 per hour

Schedule:

 Full-time

Work Hours:

 See Work Hours Below

Classified Indicator:

 Classified

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 Duties Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Report In Location - 184 Nelson Road, Lebanon, 45036

Hours Worked:

 8:00AM to 5:00PM; 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, & 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. Click here to see full position description 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 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.

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).