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Transportation Inspectors

Part of Government & Public Administration, in the Governance pathway.

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 53-6051.00

What the work is

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.

On a typical day

  • Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
  • Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
  • Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.
  • Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
  • Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.
  • Recommend remedial procedures to correct any violations found during inspections.

What it pays

$89,230
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $40,030
Experienced workers reach $147,410
  1. $40k10th
  2. $62k25th
  3. $89kMedian
  4. $118k75th
  5. $147k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $40,030, 25th $61,620, Median $89,230, 75th $117,620, 90th $147,410

About 90 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+15.3%

employment change in the Alamo region, 223 to 257 jobs · U.S. +2%

26

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 2,500

223

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 25,700

Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Reading Comprehension3.6
  2. Writing3.5
  3. Speaking3.5
  4. Critical Thinking3.5
  5. Active Listening3.5
  6. Monitoring3.4
  7. Time Management3.1
  8. Judgment and Decision Making3.3

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