TLC Officer - Safety and Emissions

City of New York•Woodside, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is the City agency responsible for oversight of the for-hire vehicle industries in New York City, which include yellow medallion taxis, green Boro taxis, community car services and livery cars, black car services, luxury limousines, commuter vans and para-transit services. Combined, TLC regulates industries that are responsible for over 800,000 daily trips. Our role is to ensure that each passenger's riding experience is safe, comfortable and convenient and that TLC drivers are driving safely. Under supervision, Safety and Emissions Officers will perform vehicle inspections at the TLC Inspection Facility on taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles in accordance with TLC Rules and Regulations, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles requirements and federally mandated emissions control specifications. Duties will include: perform motor vehicle inspections for for-hire passenger vehicles in accordance with Taxi and Limousine Commission Rules and Regulations, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles requirements and federally mandated emissions control specifications; perform visual inspection of exterior and interior of for-hire vehicles; check vehicles for serviceability, cleanliness and safety; issue inspection certifications (inspection sticker/decals) for vehicles inspected; check and calibrate instruments and other equipment needed to conduct inspections; test taxi meters, cameras, Taxicab Technology System (TPEP), and other technology systems both onsite and in the field; inspection of TLC licensed facilities and equipment (example: meter shops, camera and TPEP vendors); issue notices of violation as necessary; issue, exchange, confiscate and install credentials such as decals, medallions, and other markings authorizing operations; operate motor vehicles and/or motorized and computerized equipment in the performance of assigned duties; prepare and submit reports on vehicles inspected; may operate a tow truck when duties require; maintain and update vehicle service records; perform other duties as assigned. Some of the physical activities and special working conditions are: working in a non-temperature controlled environment, climbing in and out of inspection pits, moving heavy equipment, crawling and working in narrow spaces, climbing up and down stairs, and working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: SPECIAL PATROLMAN STATUS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization
One year of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic
You must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment
You must possess a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Inspection Certificate, Emissions Qualified. This certificate must be maintained for the duration of your employment
You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed

Responsibilities

Perform motor vehicle inspections for for-hire passenger vehicles in accordance with Taxi and Limousine Commission Rules and Regulations, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles requirements and federally mandated emissions control specifications
Perform visual inspection of exterior and interior of for-hire vehicles
Check vehicles for serviceability, cleanliness and safety
Issue inspection certifications (inspection sticker/decals) for vehicles inspected
Check and calibrate instruments and other equipment needed to conduct inspections
Test taxi meters, cameras, Taxicab Technology System (TPEP), and other technology systems both onsite and in the field
Inspection of TLC licensed facilities and equipment (example: meter shops, camera and TPEP vendors)
Issue notices of violation as necessary
Issue, exchange, confiscate and install credentials such as decals, medallions, and other markings authorizing operations
Operate motor vehicles and/or motorized and computerized equipment in the performance of assigned duties
Prepare and submit reports on vehicles inspected
May operate a tow truck when duties require
Maintain and update vehicle service records
Perform other duties as assigned