Msp Commercial Vehicle Compliance Technician I

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

About The Position

The main purpose of this position is to conduct safety inspections and preventive maintenance audits of commercial vehicles. Inspections are conducted to determine compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to registration, size, weight, safety and operating authority.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Two years of experience conducting safety inspections of commercial vehicles at state weigh stations.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees in this classification must possess and maintain certification as required by State Transportation Article, Title 25, Subtitle 111 (h)(2) Respective Powers of State and Local Authorities, Title 49, Sections 107-108 and 300-399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation and as required by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance guidelines.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
In accordance with Public Safety Article, Title 2. Department of State Police, Section 2-204 (b)(6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting or observing a New Entrant Audit or Compliance Review investigation.
Experience using the following software programs: AIM, ACE, NEWS, SENTRI and GOTHAM.

Responsibilities

Must be certified within the first six months of employment and maintain certification to conduct all levels of CVSA inspections, post collisions and preventive maintenance audits.
Conducts Level I, II, III inspections at portable or permanent scales to determine compliance with motor carrier laws, size requirements, hazardous materials regulations, equipment and motor vehicle inspection violations as well as compliance with the North American Standard Driver/Vehicle inspection procedures and highway hauling permits.
Inspects drivers, his/her logs, load manifests and/or related documentation.
Under the supervision of a uniformed officer, sets up portable weighing operations anywhere within assigned area, observes the scale reading on commercial vehicles and takes appropriate action.
Examines vehicle registration documents and drivers' licenses to determine compliance with international registration plan regulations and drivers' licensing laws.
Places commercial vehicles in an out-of-service status when violations have been identified, such that the vehicle cannot be lawfully driven.
Conducts preventive maintenance audits at trucking terminals.
Conducts post crash investigations.
Takes enforcement action and prepares citations, SEROs and warnings.
Prepares reports and maintains records for testifying in court.
Collects and records special survey data.
Completes Driver/Vehicle Inspection Reports and Post Crash Investigation Reports.
Uses a computer to enter and retrieve inspection data.
Must satisfactorily complete training and become qualified to use M.I.L.E.S. message terminal and CJIS terminal to access information.
Performs other related duties.