A professional who inspects automobiles and trucks at state-operated inspection station to ensure compliance with state safety requirements. Respnsibilities include:

• Examines or tests specified components of vehicle, such as brake system, tires, lighting system, directional signals, steering, horn, and exhaust line for evidence of wear, damage, or improper adjustment.
• Applies inspection sticker to vehicles that pass and rejection sticker to those that do not.
• May prepare records on condition of each vehicle for follow-up action by owner or police.
• May perform duties of state-highway police officer when not assigned to inspection detail.
• May arrest or direct the arrest of vehicle owners having illegal equipment installed on vehicle.
• May utilize mechanical, electronic, or electrical devices and instruments to determine condition of vehicle components.