Transportation Inspectors

Top 3 Transportation Inspector Jobs

  • Construction Inspector III - Cannon Corp - Irvine, CA

    CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR JOB SUMMARY As a Construction Inspector , you will be responsible for construction inspections of various transportation , water-wastewater, and public works projects. Pipeline ...

  • Mechanic - Hiring Immediately - RICH TRANSPORT LLC - Von Ormy, TX

    Performing PM's & Federal inspections on Dry van trailers * Diagnosing & repairing electrical issues (trailer lights). * Brake Jobs & Wheel Seals * Sheet metal work on dry van trailers (roof patches ...

  • Fire Sprinkler Technician - Pye-Barker Fire & Safety - Austin, TX

    Service and inspections of wet, dry and pre-action fire suppression systems * Installs, maintains ... Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site. * Must ...

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What They Do

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified. Excludes Transportation Security Screeners.


Transportation inspector Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 29,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $79,770

Job Outlook for Transportation inspectors

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,300
  • Growth rate: 5 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Transportation inspector

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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