Transportation Inspector
Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.
At a Glance
Transportation Inspector earns an average of $74,880/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3 years. Top skills: Investigation, Operations, Security Clearance.
$74,880/yr
High school or GED
3 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Transportation Inspectors
Median Wage
$85,750/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.7%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
National Incident Management Systems
Stormwater Management
Environmental Compliance
Aspect-Oriented Programming
Transport Engineering
Auditing
Code Of Federal Regulations
Data Quality
Evidence Preservation
Explosives Detection And Disposal
Highway Maintenance
Business Process
Procurement
Operating Expense
Policy Development
Regulatory Documents
Security Requirements Analysis
Common Skills (7)
Investigation
Operations
Research
Coordinating
Verbal Communication Skills
Communication
Certifications (5)
Security Clearance
DOT Certification
Secret Clearance
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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