Motor Vehicle Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $47,883.52 Annually
Location : To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2026-07172
Department: OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Office of Administrative Services Department is actively seeking a Motor Vehicle Inspector.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is entry level technical work in the inspection of motor vehicles-for-hire industry including school buses, wreckers, and day-care vehicles for violation of state and local motor vehicle safety laws and ordinances. Work requires knowledge of state and local motor vehicle safety laws and ordinances and techniques, methods, and procedures used in inspection of motor vehicles, as well as the operation of specialized testing equipment, which is learned on the job and through specialized training. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, and include contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. Work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, and although patterned, some latitude is permitted to consider and choose the most appropriate technique, method, or procedure to follow. The computer operation work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requires only the choice of the correct procedure.Work is performed mainly in a motor vehicle inspection station, but field inspections are required. Work requires the operation of standard motor vehicle inspection equipment and tools such as a pneumatic-hydraulic lift tread depth indicator. The physical demands consist mainly of walking or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time, using standard motor vehicle inspection equipment on an ongoing basis, and occasionally lifting and moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to instructions and established work routines, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior's approval.
Examples of Work

• Inspects motor vehicle operating devices and mechanisms according to a prepared check list sequence and determines whether prescribed standards are met.
• Informs driver of whether the vehicle meets prescribed standards and if not, deficiencies, time limit for repair, and procedure for re-inspection.
• Collects inspection fees and maintains a record of the monies collected and inspection stickers used.
• Operates and maintains mechanical and electric motor vehicle testing devices and related equipment and tools.
• Provides information to bus contractors and customers of any other vehicles inspected regarding motor vehicle specification, technical and mechanical requirements.
• Maintains motor vehicle inspection station.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of motor vehicle operation including operation of basic equipment required on domestic and foreign motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of state and local motor vehicle safety laws and ordinances, which includes Chapters 680 and 158 of the Municipal Code and motor vehicle equipment standards. Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in inspection of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of pneumatic-hydraulic lift, , tread depth indicator, and any other equipment related to motor vehicle inspection equipment and tools.
• Ability to detect defects in automotive equipment or maladjustment of parts.
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical and electric motor vehicle testing devices and related equipment and tools.
• Ability to count money and give correct change.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply motor vehicle inspection laws and ordinances, technical and motor vehicle manufacturer's manuals, and general work instructions.
• Ability to clean and maintain work area including painting.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Two years' of education and/or experience in the inspection or general repair and overhaul of motor vehicles.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid Class B Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
• FL School Bus Inspectors Certification must secure within 6 months and must be maintained during employment in this class.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $47,883.52 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have two (2) years' of education and/or experience in the inspection of general repair and overhaul of motor vehicles?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you have a FL School Bus Inspectors Certification?

• Yes
• No, but I understand this must be secured in 6 months.
• None of the above.

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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Driver's License
• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
• I do not possess a valid driver's license.

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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

• Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
• No

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript i