Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 3800 Lancaster-Circleville Road, Lancaster, 43130

Hours Worked: 6:00am to 10:00pm; 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!

Added Benefits of this Position

• Paid Training
• Tools, uniforms, and dry cleaning provided
• Primarily weekday shifts
• Company vehicle
• Voluntary overtime opportunities

What You'll Do as a Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector

• Documents & reports economic violations with Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
• Investigates assigned complaints regarding violation of PUCO rules & regulations.
• Utilizes portable laptop & other computer equipment.
• Makes on-site recommendation to correct violations.
• Provides assistance where possible.
• Maintains effective public relations with drivers, company representatives, law enforcement officers & others to ensure compliance with state & federal safety.
• Assists other inspectors, troopers & local law enforcement.
• Prepares & delivers presentations &/or training related to highway safety & compliance with state & federal rules.
• Testifies in court in regards to violations.

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.

Option 1

6 mos. exp. in enforcing commercial motor vehicle laws or regulations;

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations;

AND valid driver’s license.

Option 2

• Or 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in motor carrier inspection or commercial vehicle maintenance;

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations;

AND valid driver’s license.

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  Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Driver’s license required.

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Job Skills : Automotive

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT

Successful completion of all required in-service training programs; must maintain annual certification requirements for all North American standard training to conduct inspections of federal regulations (e.g., level I, hazardous materials, motor coach & cargo tank). Must successfully obtain LEADS certification 6 months after employment. Must re-certify in LEADS every two years as mandated by Ohio Administrative Code 4501:2-10-03 (C)(4).

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires travel; may be required to work overtime, work nights or weekends & rotating shifts; subject to call out after hours in emergency situations. Works outside exposed to weather, dirt, rust, car fumes, burns from hot engines, fast moving vehicles, highway noise; hazardous materials & unpredictable behavior from vehicle owners & operators; conducts inspections in confined spaces.

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.

To request a disability accommodation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.