TLC Officer - Safety and Emissions

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

322d

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.

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.
• Possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.
• Possess a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Inspection Certificate, Emissions Qualified.

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.
• Inspect 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.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Inclusion in the 55-a Program for qualified persons with a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees