Part-Time DOT Safety & Compliance Instructor

Nevada System of Higher Education; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada System of Higher Education (CSN) is seeking a regulatory compliance inspector to ensure public safety and compliance with DOT standards across commercial vehicles, infrastructure, and operational practices.

The role involves inspections under FMCSR, OSHA, and DOT regulations, including pre-trip to post-trip checks, verification of Hours of Service, ELD data, permits, HazMat placarding, and NBIS bridge inspections.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSR/OSHA regulations.
• Ability to identify safety defects and violations.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and digital reporting platforms.
• Clear communication and conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections aligned with FMCSR, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Verify Hours of Service, ELD data, permits, and HazMat placarding.
• Support roadways, pavement, and NBIS bridge inspection activities.
• Document findings using digital reporting systems.
• Communicate clearly with drivers and the public; apply de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Safety defect identification

Communication

Conflict management

Digital reporting

Tools

Digital reporting platforms

Inspection tools and equipment

Job description

Nevada System of Higher Education (CSN) is seeking a regulatory compliance inspector to ensure public safety and compliance with DOT standards across commercial vehicles, infrastructure, and operational practices.

The role involves inspections under FMCSR, OSHA, and DOT regulations, including pre-trip to post-trip checks, verification of Hours of Service, ELD data, permits, HazMat placarding, and NBIS bridge inspections.