Lead Carrier Safety & Compliance Inspector

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland's Public Service Commission seeks a Common Carrier Inspector to enforce safety standards for for-hire passenger vehicles in Maryland. Based in Baltimore, the role conducts inspections and reviews carrier records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

The position emphasizes maintaining safety certifications with the Maryland State Police and collaborating on joint safety initiatives such as Strike Force and MCSAP.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency.
• Experience: Four years of experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicles or in the inspection of such vehicles for the purpose of ensuring their safe operating condition.
• Notes: Substitutions for education/experience per agency rules may apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspect for-hire passenger carrying vehicles to ensure compliance with Maryland and federal regulations.
• Inspect carriers' records to assess effectiveness of preventive maintenance programs and hours-of-service monitoring.
• Educate carriers on safety requirements and standards.
• Remain current and certified by the Maryland State Police to perform safety inspections and prepare forms/memoranda on vehicle safety; participate in joint safety initiatives.
• Participate in joint safety initiatives such as the National Passenger Carrier Strike Force, roadside safety enforcement, and periodic motor coach investigations as part of MCSAP.

Job description

The State of Maryland's Public Service Commission seeks a Common Carrier Inspector to enforce safety standards for for-hire passenger vehicles in Maryland. Based in Baltimore, the role conducts inspections and reviews carrier records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

The position emphasizes maintaining safety certifications with the Maryland State Police and collaborating on joint safety initiatives such as Strike Force and MCSAP.