Motor Vehicle Inspector

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Fleet Management Division is actively seeking a Motor Vehicle Inspector.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 11 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is entry level technical work in the inspection of motor vehicles-for-hire industry including school buses, taxies, and day-care for violation of state and local motor vehicle safety laws and ordinances. Work requires knowledge of state and local motor vehicle safety laws and ordinances and techniques, methods, and procedures used in inspection of motor vehicles, as well as the operation of specialized testing equipment, which is learned on the job and through specialized training. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, and include contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. Work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, and although patterned, some latitude is permitted to consider and choose the most appropriate technique, method, or procedure to follow. The computer operation work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. Work is performed mainly in a motor vehicle inspection station, but field inspections are required. Work requires the operation of standard motor vehicle inspection equipment and tools such as a pneumatic-hydraulic lift, dial indicator, electronic brake tester, tread depth indicator, and headlight alignment machine. The physical demands consist mainly of walking or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time, using standard motor vehicle inspection equipment on an ongoing basis, and occasionally lifting and moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to instructions and established work routines, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior's approval.

Examples of Work

• Inspects motor vehicle operating devices and mechanism according to a prepared check list sequence and determines whether prescribed standards are met.

• Informs driver of whether the vehicle meets prescribed standards and if not, deficiencies, time limit for repair, and procedure for re-inspection.

• Collects inspection fees and maintains a record of the monies collected and inspection stickers used.

• Operates and maintains mechanical and electric motor vehicle testing devices and related equipment and tools.

• Conducts spot field inspections of taxies and taxi drivers' operation permits.

• Road tests vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 lbs. or more such as school buses.

• Provides information to bus contractors and vehicle-for-hire companies regarding motor vehicle specification, technical and mechanical requirements.

• Maintains motor vehicle inspection station.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of motor vehicle operation including operation of basic equipment required on domestic and foreign motor vehicles.

• Knowledge of state and local motor vehicle safety laws and ordinances, which includes Chapters 680 and 158 of the Municipal Code and motor vehicle equipment standards. Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in inspection of motor vehicles.

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of pneumatic-hydraulic lift, dial indicator, electronic brake tester, tread depth indicator, headlight alignment machine and other motor vehicle inspection equipment and tools.

• Ability to detect defects in automotive equipment or maladjustment of parts.

• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical and electric motor vehicle testing devices and related equipment and tools.

• Ability to operate and road test vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 lbs. or more.

• Ability to count money and give correct change.

• Ability to maintain records.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to read, understand, and apply motor vehicle inspection laws and ordinances, technical and motor vehicle manufacturer's manuals, and general work instructions.

• Ability to clean and maintain work area including painting.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Two years' of education and/or experience in the inspection or general repair and overhaul of motor vehicles.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid Class B Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

• P Endorsement must secure within 6 months and must be maintained during employment in this class.

• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

• FL School Bus Inspectors Certification must secure within 6 months and must be maintained during employment in this class.

The City of Jacksonville requires drivers with a CDL to be in compliance with DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol requirements and registered with the DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.

• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401). P Endorsement must secure within 6 months and must be maintained.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us