Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location - 7051 Glenn Highway, Cambridge 43725
Hours Worked: 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 vehicle 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 available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
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
Employee Development Funds
The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
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.
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in automotive maintenance & repair &/or mechanical vehicle inspections;
AND 6 mo. exp. utilizing personal computer & associated business office applications (Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook.);
AND 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 Driver License Required
Job Skills
Technical Skills: Automotive, Basic Documentation, Inspection Principles, Public Relations, Public Safety
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Written Communication.
Organization
Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information
Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
HP Cambridge DHQ
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge
Compensation
$21.97 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
See Work Hours Below
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Automotive
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Inspection Principles, Automotive, Public Relations, Public Safety
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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