PUBLIC VEHICLE INSPECTOR

About the role

This position is responsible for inspecting and testing public passenger vehicles to enforce City ordinances and licensing requirements relating to their operational safety and general condition.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual, mechanical, brake, and meter inspections of public passenger vehicles (e.g., taxis, liveries and privately owned ambulances) to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Inspects and evaluates the general condition and appearance of the interior and exterior of vehicles; checks that video/security equipment in cab operates properly.
• Checks to verify that required City stickers, signs, and safety equipment are present.
• Inspects front and rear wheel alignment, front end components, exhaust systems, drive train assembly, tires, and other areas for operational safety.
• Operates hydraulic lifts to raise and lower vehicles for inspection.
• Uses diagnostic equipment to inspect vehicles' brake systems, checks gear indicator, checks braking power, and computes brake equalization to ensure proper working condition.
• Inspects taxi meters for accuracy of calibrations and installs and removes taxi medallions from taxi cabs.
• Completes a manual or computerized checklist for each inspection conducted (assigned to one of four stations at the facility) and makes a determination of pass or fail for inspection conducted.
• Inspects vehicles brought to facility as part of department's vehicle repair fraud investigations, verifying type and quality of repairs made to vehicles.
• Maintains work records and prepares activity reports.
• Interacts with diverse customers from the public on a daily basis.
• Learns and becomes proficient in inspecting various vehicle types including wheelchair accessible, hybrid, and electric models.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of work experience as an automotive mechanic or service writer in the inspection, repair, or maintenance of automotive vehicles, OR
• Successful completion of an accredited training program in automotive service technology, plus one (1) year of work experience as an automotive mechanic or service writer in the inspection, repair, or maintenance of automotive vehicles, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree or higher in automotive technology, plus one (1) year of work experience as an automotive mechanic or service writer in the inspection, repair, or maintenance of automotive vehicles.

Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$62,544.00 annually

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location

2420 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL 60632

Selection Requirements

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. Successful candidates will need to complete a physical assessment.

For Information on our employees benefits

Please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

For Information on our salary and title structure

Please visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

Application Evaluation

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code.

Commitment to Diversity

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.