Vehicle Compliance Inspector – Jackson County (Carbondale)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Vehicle Compliance Inspector to perform nonscheduled inspections, investigations, and enforcement functions for official testing stations and various bus operations throughout Jackson County.

Key responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts random nonscheduled inspections of school buses, religious organization buses, and charitable vehicle buses.
• Conducts nonscheduled inspections of Official Testing Stations, Official Mobile Safety Testing Companies, and Official Portable Emission Testing Companies.
• Investigates complaints and initiates corrective action concerning safety issues related to bus operations.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares detailed reports for management.
• Ensures compliance with licensing requirements for official testing stations.

Required profile

• Maintain thorough knowledge of applicable Illinois and federal vehicle safety regulations.
• Works under direction of the Vehicle Testing and Compliance Inspection Manager.
• Participates in investigations of safety issues for school and charitable buses.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Illinois and federal vehicle safety regulations.
• Experience conducting vehicle inspections and investigations.
• Proficiency in using inspection tools and reporting software.
• Ability to interpret regulatory documents.