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How much do remote cargo inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote cargo inspector in the United States is $59,604.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Remote Cargo Inspector do?

A Remote Cargo Inspector is responsible for examining and verifying cargo shipments using digital tools and remote technologies. They ensure that goods comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, often by reviewing digital documents, images, and sensor data provided by on-site personnel or automated systems. This role helps streamline the inspection process, reduces the need for travel, and enables efficient monitoring of cargo across multiple locations. Remote Cargo Inspectors typically communicate findings, issue inspection reports, and may recommend corrective actions if discrepancies are found.

What are some common challenges Remote Cargo Inspectors face, and how can they be managed effectively?

Remote Cargo Inspectors often encounter challenges such as time zone differences with clients, varying documentation standards across different countries, and ensuring clear communication with on-site teams. To manage these, it's important to stay organized, use reliable communication tools, and develop a strong understanding of international shipping regulations. Regular training and staying updated on industry best practices can also help inspectors efficiently identify and resolve issues, maintaining both accuracy and compliance in their reports.

What is the difference between Remote Cargo Inspector vs Remote Freight Auditor?

AspectRemote Cargo InspectorRemote Freight Auditor
CertificationsCargo inspection certifications, quality controlFreight billing, auditing certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote, client sites, portsRemote, office-based or client sites
Industry UsageShipping, logistics, import/exportLogistics, transportation, freight management
Job FocusInspect cargo quality and conditionVerify freight billing and documentation

Remote Cargo Inspectors focus on inspecting cargo quality and condition, often requiring specific certifications and working in shipping or port environments. Remote Freight Auditors primarily verify freight billing accuracy and documentation, usually working remotely with logistics companies. Both roles are essential in the supply chain but differ in their core responsibilities and required credentials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Cargo Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Cargo Inspector, you need a solid background in cargo handling, regulatory compliance, and inspection protocols, often supported by relevant certifications such as OSHA or IATA Dangerous Goods. Familiarity with remote inspection technologies, digital documentation systems, and cargo management software is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for ensuring accuracy and safety in remote operations. These skills and qualifications are essential to uphold legal standards, prevent cargo damage, and ensure efficient and safe transportation processes.
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Infographic showing various Remote Cargo Inspector job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,604 per year, or $28.7 per hour.
TITLE 32 SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (MI SMO - MATES)

TITLE 32 SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (MI SMO - MATES)

Army National Guard Units

Grayling, MI • On-site, Remote

$31.52 - $36.79/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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34th of 46 rated military and defense


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THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (MI SMO - MATES), Position Description Number NGD1195000 and is part of the MI MATES, Michigan Army National Guard.
MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
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***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***
This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, inspect, and/or overhaul a variety of complex combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment having complicated mechanical and non-mechanical systems with a variety of interconnected systems. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees.
1. Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, bulldozers, power shovels, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, all terrain vehicles, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment.
2. Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks, uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of specialized original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair.
3. Removes and disassembles engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures, and improvises repair techniques when standard procedures are not available.
4. Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.
5. Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required.
6. Performs electrical repairs on complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems requiring extensive training on specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems.
7. Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned.
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  • MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Michigan Army National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the Michigan Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
  • Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
  • Duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
MILITARY GRADE: E1 - E8
Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position to ensure to avoid grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
WG-11 and above - Experience or training leading to an extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnecting systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Extensive knowledge of state of the art electrical, electronic, complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of major mechanical systems. Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. Skill and knowledge to develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines (such as modifying parts to fit and mesh into systems for which the parts were not designed); improvise modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions; and design modifications to meet special test requirements or other special needs.
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No substitution of education allowed for this position.
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SELECTIVE SERVICE:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES:Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.
NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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The Army National Guard, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is a key constituent of the United States military, falling under the sector of Defense and Public Safety. Since its founding in 1636, it has served dual roles as both a state and federal military force that is activated in response to domestic emergencies and overseas combat missions. The Army National Guard embodies core values, including loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage, intending to uphold peace and serve the nation with unwavering dedication.

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