Motor Carrier Inspector II Salary $50,565.00 - $80,884.00 Annually Location Baltimore City Job Type Full Time Job Number 7250-MDTA-01/25 Department Maryland Transportation Authority Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date 2/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description **Open to All Qualified Candidates** The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions, and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals. Nature of Work: The Motor Carrier Inspector II is responsible for inspecting and weighing commercial motor vehicles to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including those related to registration, taxation, size, weight, safety, operating authority, and hazardous materials violations. This position is located in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Unit of the MDTA Police Division. The duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to, the following: + Weigh, inspect and measure commercial motor vehicles for defects, registration requirements, fuel tax, etc.; + Complete inspections and inspection reports following guideline requirements; + Record and enforce applicable federal, state, and local law and regulation violations applicable to commercial motor vehicles and drivers; + Check cargo of commercial vehicles for hazmat violations and cargo securement; + Check commercial motor vehicle driver’s logs, shipping papers, driver’s license and medical certificate; + Complete and submit weight reports; and + Utilize various computer software programs related to commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement. This position will report directly to the Police Shift supervisor or other higher-level authority. The current vacancy is in Cecil County, MD. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Two years of experience inspecting and weighing commercial motor vehicles to ensure compliance with federal, state and local motor carrier laws. Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes but is not limited to full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Licenses & Certifications + Employees are assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicles. Employees must possess and maintain a Class C motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application. + Employees must successfully complete Maryland State Police approved courses in North American Standard Inspection and Hazardous Materials training and obtain certification for both within one year of employment and must maintain compliance with established. Additional Information 1. All offers of employment will be conditioned on the result of a medical examination by the agency physician to determine the candidate's ability to perform essential job related tasks. 2. Applicants will be subject to a background check, which may impact on employment. A history of arrest or conviction may be cause for employment disqualification. 3. Due to the emergency service performed by employees in this class, mandatory overtime or emergency call back may be required, if the work situation so demands. 4. Employees are required to maintain a reliable communication link (telephone or beeper) for the purpose of emergency call back requirements. 5. Employees may be required to work assignments at any toll facility within the State of Maryland and must provide their own transportation to job sites. 6. Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and will be required to adhere to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status. 7. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. 8. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. APPLICATION PROCESS : Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment. All applications must be received by 02/25/2025. NOTES: Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks. The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses! Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Issue Date: 02/11/2025 Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting: https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152 Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits! *Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits. 01 Do you have 2 years of experience inspecting and weighing commercial motor vehicles to ensure compliance with federal, state and local motor carrier laws? + Yes + No 02 If you answered YES to question number 1, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application. Required Question Employer Maryland Department of Transportation Address See Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------ Phone See Job Posting Website http://www.mdot.maryland.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email