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Transportation Inspectors in Battle Creek, Michigan

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Transportation Inspectors on average make:
$93,600 ($45.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
9
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Admeasurer, Cargo Inspector, Cargo Surveyor, Container Inspector, Damaged Freight Inspector, Freight Car Inspector, Freight Inspector, Freight Service Inspector, Heavy Check Inspector, Inspector

Tools Used

Automatic samplers, Bottom samplers, Calibrated measuring tapes, Calipers, Cargo scales, Centrifugal testers, Desktop computers, Digital cameras, Grease guns, Hand magnifying lenses

Tasks

  • Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
  • Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
  • Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.
  • Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
  • Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.

Personality

Dependability, Integrity, Attention to Detail, Adaptability/Flexibility, Initiative, Analytical Thinking, Cooperation, Persistence, Stress Tolerance, Self-Control

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