State Vehicle Inspector

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive maintenance provider in Houston is looking for a State Inspector responsible for conducting thorough inspections of vehicles to ensure they meet state requirements. The ideal candidate will have a current valid license as a State Vehicle Inspector and a valid driver's license. Key responsibilities include inspecting for compliance with regulations, issuing inspection stickers, and advising technicians on necessary repairs. Competitive pay and a professional work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Willingness to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect automotive vehicles for compliance with emission standards.
• Approve or deny vehicular inspections and issue inspection stickers.
• Advise technicians on additional work needed.

Skills

Current and valid license as a State Vehicle Inspector

Valid driver’s license

Knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance

Effective communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is the pre-eminent automotive maintenance provider in the nation with over350 locations across 21states, leading our industry through excellence, innovation, and growth. Don’t let our name fool you, in addition to our fast oil change bays, our locations can be your one-stop shop with certified technicians providing a variety of mechanical services, as well as tire services.

Job Description

The State Inspector is responsible for examining motor vehicles to ensure vehicles operating on state highways meet all requirements established by the state's department of motor vehicles. These inspections should be completed in a quick, yet thorough manner for customers in a professional and efficient manner. This position will adhere to and promote the Company mission while operating within the confines of the Company’s core values and contributing to the success of their functional team.

Primary Responsibilitiesinclude (but are not limited to):

• Inspect automotive vehicles to ensure compliance to emission standards and governmental regulations
• Inspect accessories, air lines and electrical circuits
• Check for damage, broken headlights, leaks and faulty blinkers
• Test vehicle for wear-and-tear damage
• Inspect and assess the condition of all of the vehicle's essential mechanical systems and components
• Check for improper adjustment
• Approve or deny vehicular inspection and issue inspection stickers
• Advise service consultant/technicians for additional work and suggest improvements to vehicle that fails inspection
• Keep records of vehicles inspected
• Check for illegal equipment installed on vehicle
• Check preventive maintenance programs
• Perform multi-point inspection
• Change oil, inspect fluid levels of power steering reservoir and transmission
• Inspect belts, hoses and wiper blades
• Check air pressure of all tires
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area

Qualifications

We are looking for:

• Current and valid license as a State Vehicle Inspector
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused attitude with ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness to work Saturdays

Additional Information

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending
• At time, exerting 50 - 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 - 25 lbs of force frequently and/or greater than 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects
• Requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials

By completing this application, you are agreeing that you are able to meet the physical requirements listed for this role.