Senior Transportation Inspector (DPS #2334) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Anthony, NM Job Details Full-time $24.88 - $37.32 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications CDL B High school diploma or GED Driver's License Air Brake Endorsement Motor Vehicle Inspection License Defensive driving Hydraulics Full Job Description Posting Details The New Mexico State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, (NMSP-CVE), of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety is the lead Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) agency within the State of New Mexico. The mission of the

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is to promote safety on New Mexico highways by providing law enforcement traffic services to the motoring public, to ensure the safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles, and to prevent the introduction of illicit contraband into New Mexico. The ultimate goal of the

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is to reduce crashes involving commercial motor vehicles. Why does the job exist? The job exists to ensure safe and legal Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations through inspections and enforcement. Also, to detect driver safety, weight, and oversize violations on commercial motor vehicles to ensure compliance with applicable New Mexico State and Federal laws. How does it get done? Transportation Inspectors conduct safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles. During these safety inspections a Transportation inspector can identity if a commercial motor vehicle is in compliance with the state and federal rules and regulations. Transportation Inspectors have the authority to place a commercial vehicle and their drivers out of service for serious violations. This is performed by conducting comprehensive inspections on vehicles using observations, various tools, and specialized equipment. Who are the customers? The customers are the Department of Public Safety and the general public of the State of New Mexico. Ideal Candidate The customers are the Department of Public Safety and the general public of the State of New Mexico. Minimum Qualification High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience driving, and/or maintaining, and/or performing routine inspections on automotive and/or heavy equipment, to include tractor-trailers, gas and/or diesel engines with air brakes and hydraulic systems. Must possess a valid driver's license. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

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In addition to the above, must possess or obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (or equivalent licenses from another state) within one (1) year of hire. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Continued employment is subject to a national fingerprint-based record checks within 30 days of assignment and contingent upon remaining felony-free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. Occasional overtime and travel may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office and field setting with significant sitting, lifting, dragging, bending, kneeling, standing, walking, crawling, driving, exposure to stressful situations, noise, and uncooperative subjects. Performs duties in all types of Inclement weather conditions. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Rishae Allen (575) 512-0810 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.