Transportation Inspectors
Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.
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Salary Information
Transportation Inspectors: $85,750 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Record details of deliveries or shipments. | General |
| Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Recommend changes or corrective procedures. | General |
| Direct material handling or moving activities. | General |
| Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids. | General |
| Mark materials or objects for identification. | General |
| Measure product or material dimensions. | General |
| Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. | General |
| Examine condition of property or products. | General |
| Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly. | Maintenance |
| Monitor cargo area conditions. | Maintenance |
| Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. | Maintenance |
| Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Android | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Cargo Security Professional | North American Transportation Management Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Community Transit Manager | Community Transportation Association of America | Not Available |
| Certified Director of Safety | North American Transportation Management Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Safety Supervisor | North American Transportation Management Institute | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program - Bridge Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program - Nuclear Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 1 - Marine Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Vehicle Maintenance Management and Inspection | Community Transportation Association of America | Not Available |