HP Warren Post (HPP78)
3424 US Route 422
Southington, 44470

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About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location: 3424 US Route 422 Southington 44470

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Working days and hours may vary

Inspect motor vehicles including motor homes, campers, school buses, church buses, self-assembled vehicles, & salvage vehicles to determine whether they are unsafe or improperly equipped, or that equipment is in proper adjustment or repair as required by law by entering & exiting vehicles & bends, stoops & utilizes mechanics' "creeper" in order to crawl under vehicle to physically & visually check vehicle mechanical components (e.g., brakes, shoes, linings, drums, hoses, air reserve tanks & measurements, vehicle suspension, springs, steering (e.g., drag links, tie rods; frame cracks); Enter & retrieve information in &/or from numerous Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) databases; Complete inspection forms & affix inspection decals to those vehicles which pass; Operate state owned motor vehicle inspection van to transport equipment used in motor vehicle inspection; Properly set up inspection sites by placing safety control signs, cones & equipment in position & removing the same at end of inspection period; Conduct inspections of driving schools; Prepare necessary forms for inspections.

Inform the owner &/or operator of repairs or adjustments which are necessary to place the vehicle in safe condition; Observe the driver to determine any condition present which would prohibit, by law, the operation of a motor vehicle; Perform other related duties as required.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in automotive maintenance & repair &/or mechanical vehicle inspections; 6 mo. exp. utilizing personal computer & associated business office applications (Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook.); formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary; valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

VALID OHIO DRIVER LICENSE REQUIRED

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Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of: *Safety Practices (e.g., state motor vehicle safety regulations & highway safety practices*); *Public Relations; *Office Practices & Procedures (e.g., LCS; Commercial Enforcement); *Agency Policies & Procedures (e.g., DPS & OSHP related to motor vehicle inspection); *Government Structure & Process (e.g., guidelines for inspection of school & church buses & other motorized vehicles; registration & driver's license requirements).

Skill in: Word Processing (e.g., Microsoft Office applications, LEADS*, OTIS*); Equipment Operations (e.g., motor vehicles, two-way radio, personal computer, floor & jack hand tools).

Ability to: Recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; Understand system of mechanical or other procedures; Comprehend & record figures accurately; Prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; Sort items into categories according to established methods; Handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; PHYSICAL: DEMONSTRATE PHYSICAL FITNESS.

(*)Developed after employment.

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Supplemental Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT
Must successfully obtain LEADS certification 6 months after employment. Must re-certify in LEADS every two years as mandated by Ohio Administrative Code 4501:2-10-03 (C) (4).

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Works outside exposed to weather, dirt, rust, car fumes, burns from hot engines, fast moving vehicles, highway noise & angry vehicle owners; conducts inspections in confined spaces under automotive vehicles utilizing a creeper.

This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.

This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.

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A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Motor Vehicle Inspector - (Job Number: 230001PH)

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