State Vehicle Inspector: Precision & Safety Champion

Whip, Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Whip, Inc. is seeking a State Vehicle Inspector in Maryland to perform thorough inspections and certify vehicles to state standards. You will be the last line of defense between customers and unsafe vehicles, using precision and documented evidence to ensure compliance with COMAR 11.14.

You will inspect, document, and certify while upholding safety, accuracy, and regulatory protocols. This role rewards meticulous work and professional certification in a modern, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 (or 17 with approved automotive training).
• Valid driver’s license for vehicles inspected and road-tested.
• Ability to pass written/state exams (score ≥ 80) and demonstrate tool proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive safety inspections–brakes, steering, suspension, tires, lighting, exhaust, fuel systems, and every critical safety component in between.
• Catch what others miss. Identify worn, damaged, or unsafe components and conduct thorough reinspections after repairs are completed.
• Operate state-approved tools like headlight testers, ball-joint gauges, brake micrometers, and tint meters with confidence and precision.
• Verify every vehicle against manufacturer specs and Maryland state standards–no shortcuts, no guesswork.
• Complete official inspection reports and issue or deny certificates per COMAR 11.14 guidelines–your signature carries weight, treat it that way.
• Maintain airtight records including tire depth, brake specs, suspension play, and all measurement data.
• Communicate inspection results and required repairs clearly and professionally to vehicle owners and repair teams. You're the expert–own it.
• Know the Vehicle Inspection Handbook inside and out and follow all state inspection procedures without exception.
• Uphold the integrity of every inspection– falsification, improper certification, or cutting corners has no place here.

Skills

Technical mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

State vehicle codes

Professional communication

Integrity

Defect identification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational automotive training

Tools

Headlight testers

Ball-joint gauges

Brake micrometers

Tint meters

Job description

Whip, Inc. is seeking a State Vehicle Inspector in Maryland to perform thorough inspections and certify vehicles to state standards. You will be the last line of defense between customers and unsafe vehicles, using precision and documented evidence to ensure compliance with COMAR 11.14.

You will inspect, document, and certify while upholding safety, accuracy, and regulatory protocols. This role rewards meticulous work and professional certification in a modern, respectful environment.