TAXICAB VEHICLE INSPECTOR 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Department of Business and Industry is hiring for a Taxicab Vehicle Inspector within the Taxicab Authority in the Las Vegas office. Taxicab Vehicle Inspectors inspect taxicabs for compliance with applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations including mechanical and emission control standards, rate displays, taximeter accuracy, radio equipment, appearance, and other elements as required; coordinate with taxicab companies' owners and shop supervisors to schedule quarterly inspections for all assigned vehicles; inform companies about changes to laws, rules, and regulations regarding equipment standards; explain reasons for notices of violation and out-of-service notices; visually observe condition of tires, glass, exterior and interior for dents in body and rips in upholstery, lights, cleanliness, and numbers and lettering pertaining to the company and taxicab; inspect under hood and undercarriage; test-drive vehicles through a measured mile to test taximeter accuracy, brakes, steering, engine, drive train, structural soundness and noise, and speedometer and odometer condition and accuracy as required by the Nevada Administrative Code.

Essential Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or trade school in automotive technology and one Automotive Service Excellence Certificate in Automobile & Light Truck (A Series) issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of journey level experience in general automotive repair and one Automotive Service Excellence Certificate in Automobile & Light Truck (A Series) issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence; OR an apprenticeship resulting in the attainment of journey-level status in general automotive repair; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and journey-level general automotive experience as described above.

Job Duties

Coordinate with taxicab companies' owners and shop supervisors to schedule quarterly inspections for all assigned vehicles; inform companies about changes to laws, rules and regulations regarding equipment standards; explain reasons for notices of violation and out-of-service notices.

Visually observe condition of tires, glass, exterior and interior for dents in body and rips in upholstery, lights, cleanliness, and numbers and lettering pertaining to the company and taxicab; inspect taxicab under hood and under carriage after placed on hoist; test-drive vehicles through a measured mile to test taximeter accuracy, brakes, steering, engine, drive train, structural soundness and noise, speedometer and odometer condition and accuracy as required by the Nevada Administrative Code and Nevada Revised Statutes.

Inspect taxicab vehicles to ensure they are safe to operate, and that the front suspension system, engine, transmission and drive train, including mounts, are in good repair and proper working order; verify the presence of an air filter or adequate flame arrester covering air intake; verify that brake linings are sufficiently thick to prevent the metal portion of brake shoes or pads from coming in contact with brake drum or disk.

Ensure that: engines do not die, miss, backfire, or show noticeable loss of power during normal operation; the engine, transmission, drive train or accessories do not emit loud noises; the vehicle does not pull to one side or drift under normal driving conditions, and does not pull to one side or lock wheels under normal braking conditions; there are no noticeable fluid leaks; and the engine does not emit excessive smoke from the exhaust or crankcase.

Verify the presence and reasonable efficiency of required heating and air conditioning systems; ensure the safety of alternate fuel systems and other after-market equipment installed by taxicab companies; inspect and/or investigate alleged or actual mechanical failures and vehicle complaints to determine cause.

Complete inspection forms, issue 24-hour notices to taxicab companies for minor violations, and issue out-of service notices for violations requiring immediate corrective action; re-inspect repaired defects and clear 24-hour notices and out-of-service notices. Inspect taxicabs repaired and rebuilt after accidents for proper alignment, necessary repairs, and conformance to all inspection criteria; clear out-of-service status; inspect new taxicab vehicles before they are placed in service.

Maintain records of all taxicabs in service including company, vehicle identification number, out-of-service periods, accidents, license plate numbers, taximeter numbers, meter seal numbers, and dates of all inspections and notices issued and cleared; prepare reports concerning suspected or repeated company violations involving vehicles and equipment.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision of a Taxicab Vehicle Inspector II, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: automotive safety analysis; current mechanical operations of electrical, fuel, suspension, braking, air conditioning, and emissions control systems, and on-board computer systems of foreign and domestic automobiles.

Ability to: physically inspect suspension, brakes, and emission control systems, transaxles and CV joints on front and rear wheel drive vehicles for conformance to mechanical specifications; assess structural damage affecting alignment on conventional frame and unistructure vehicles; read, interpret, and apply laws and regulations; research and maintain current knowledge of changing regulations, standards, and state-of-the-art vehicle systems; prepare written reports and standard forms; drive a variety of types of automobiles.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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