Normal communication skills are required. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
I in which the work involves checking paperwork and issuing permits, and does not involve weighing vehicles and performing safety checks. Differs from Motor Carrier Inspector II which is full-performance work involving more complex inspection procedures. Performs routine surveillance and inspections of transport motor carriers by checking registrations, licenses, permits, and tax and insurance coverage, in order to detect or deter illegal transport activities. Inspects equipment for dimensions, lights, and other safety features. Establishes and maintains professional lines of communication with employees, public and other law enforcement agencies.