O*NET-SOC 53-6051.07

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation3
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.507/2015
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.2507/2015
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1207/2015
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.007/2015
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.007/2015
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.007/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8807/2015
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7507/2015
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6207/2015
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.1207/2015
Flexibility of Closure1.A.1.e.23.1207/2015
Auditory Attention1.A.4.b.23.007/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.Core5707/2015
Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.Core5607/2015
Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed properly.Core5607/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional5.1411/2023
Investigative3.7211/2023
Enterprising1.3511/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.