Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector (20063550)

State of Ohio•Hamilton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector works for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio State Highway Patrol, at the Hamilton Post in Hamilton, Ohio. The role documents and reports economic violations to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), investigates assigned complaints about PUCO rules and regulations, and conducts inspections to support compliance with state and federal safety requirements. The inspector uses portable laptop and other computer equipment, makes on-site recommendations to correct violations, and provides assistance where possible. The position also involves assisting inspectors, troopers, and local law enforcement; preparing and delivering highway-safety and compliance presentations or training; and testifying in court regarding violations. Employment is permanent and full-time, with work hours scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; working days and hours may vary. The position is based at the Hamilton Post and requires travel. It may involve overtime, nights, weekends, rotating shifts, and after-hours callouts during emergencies. The position is essential and must report for duty during public safety emergencies. After employment, the inspector must successfully complete required in-service training and maintain annual certifications for North American Standard inspections, including applicable training for Level I, hazardous materials, motor coach, and cargo tank inspections. The inspector must obtain LEADS certification within six months of employment and recertify every two years. Applicants may be subject to background checks, fingerprint checks, a polygraph examination, comparative analysis, and drug testing. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Option 1: Six months of experience enforcing commercial motor vehicle laws or regulations, and one course or three months of experience in public relations.
Option 2: Six months of training or experience in motor carrier inspection or commercial vehicle maintenance, and one course or three months of experience in public relations.
Equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications may be considered.
Successfully complete required in-service training and maintain annual certification requirements for applicable North American Standard inspections.
Obtain LEADS certification within six months of employment and recertify every two years.
Subject to background and fingerprint checks, potentially including a polygraph examination; comparative analysis and/or drug testing may be part of the hiring process.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a safety-sensitive employee.

Responsibilities

Document and report economic violations to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
Investigate assigned complaints regarding violations of PUCO rules and regulations.
Use a portable laptop and other computer equipment.
Make on-site recommendations to correct violations and provide assistance where possible.
Maintain effective public relations with drivers, company representatives, law enforcement officers, and others to support compliance with state and federal safety requirements.
Assist other inspectors, troopers, and local law enforcement.
Prepare and deliver presentations or training related to highway safety and compliance with state and federal rules.
Testify in court regarding violations.
Complete required in-service training and maintain required annual inspection certifications.
Obtain LEADS certification within six months of employment and recertify every two years.
Report for duty during public safety emergencies.

Benefits

Multiple pay increases over the first years of service.
Free parking.
Paid training.
Tools, uniforms, and dry cleaning provided.
Primarily weekday shifts.
Company vehicle.
Voluntary overtime opportunities.
Medical coverage.
Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation.