Vehicle Inspector

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Public Vehicle Inspector

Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Public Vehicles Licensing and Inspections Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $62,544.00 annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on August 4, 2026.

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Under supervision, inspects and tests public passenger vehicles to enforce City ordinances and licensing requirements relating to their operational safety and general condition, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* 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 operate 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.

* Performs preventive maintenance on testing equipment as needed.

* Cleans and maintains testing facility area.

* May confer with senior level inspectors in determining whether a vehicle passes inspection.

* 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.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2420 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL 60632

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

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.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Daily exposure to outdoor environmental conditions throughout duration of entire workday

* Frequent exposure to elevated noise levels

* Duties necessitate standing for the majority of the workday

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time

* Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects

* Ability to climb step stools to inspect underside of vehicles on hydraulic lifts

* Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

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.

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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. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

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