State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Public Transit Inspector (6553AR)

$34.00-$42.94 Hourly / $2,719.66-$3,434.49 BiWeekly /
$70,983.00-$89,640.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in inspecting public transit vehicles and the facilities and equipment of operators for compliance with state laws and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Inspects public transit vehicles including buses, vans, taxis, and limousines for highway safety and minimum vehicle specifications; 
  • Inspects facilities and equipment of bus, taxi, and livery companies for conformance to safety and service standards; 
  • Examines vehicle maintenance records; 
  • Investigates complaints concerning public transit; 
  • Inspects proposed street routes of bus operators; 
  • Conducts meetings with company representatives; 
  • Maintains files of accidents involving public transit vehicles; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • relevant state laws, regulations, and standards
    • the operations and maintenance of public transit vehicles; 
    • inspection methods and techniques; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communications skills; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the repair, maintenance, or inspection of motor vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the inspection or repair of school buses, transit buses, or motor coaches.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in auto mechanics including diesel powered vehicles may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury and disagreeable conditions as a result of inspecting facilities and vehicles.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transportation Public Transit Inspector in Salary Group AR 21 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section. Reviewed for content.) Final No. 23-268

EFFECTIVE DATE

11/06/2023
CLASS: 6553AR; EST: 6/13/1958; REV: 11/6/2023;