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Motor Vehicle Inspector

State of Ohio - Public Safety
Lebanon, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location - 184 Nelson Road, Lebanon, 45036
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.


Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
  • Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications

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).


Helpful Tips for Applying:
1. Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume".
2. Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
3. 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

Supplemental Information

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Works outside exposed to weather, dirt, rust, car fumes, burns from hot engines, fast moving vehicles, highway noise & angry vehicle owners; conducts inspections in confined spaces under automotive vehicles utilizing a creeper.


Background Check Information
  • A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
  • A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.


To request a disability accommodation, please email
HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.


ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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