Motor Vehicle Inspector

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1640 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43209

Hours Worked: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Working days and hours may vary

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
  
  

What You'll Do As A Motor Vehicle Inspector

• Inspect motor vehicles including motor homes, campers, school buses, church buses, self-assembled vehicles, & salvage vehicles to determine whether they are unsafe or improperly equipped, or that equipment is in proper adjustment or repair as required by law by entering & exiting vehicles & bends, stoops & utilizes mechanics' "creeper" in order to crawl under vehicle to visually check vehicle mechanical components.
• Enter & retrieve information using numerous Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) databases.
• Complete inspection forms & affix inspection decals to those vehicles which pass.
• Operate state owned motor vehicle inspection vehicle to transport equipment used in motor vehicle inspection.
• Inform the owner &/or operator of repairs or adjustments which are necessary to place the vehicle in safe condition.
  
  

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6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in automotive maintenance & repair &/or mechanical vehicle inspections;

AND 6 mo. exp. utilizing personal computer & associated business office applications (Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook.);

AND formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary;

AND valid driver's license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Driver’s license required.

Please Note

This position requires USE OF A COMPUTER/TABLET within the job duties.

In order to be considered, applicants MUST explain how they meet the required computer experience within their current/previous work history (as well as any other required minimum qualifications).

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• Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume".
• Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
• Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".
  
  

Job Skills - Automotive

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Oct 10, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

Work Location

HP Columbus Post

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$23.65 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

See Work Hours Below

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Inspection Principles, Automotive, Public Relations, Public Safety

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.