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State Inspector, MD
drivewhipGlen Burnie, MD
💰 $55,000 – $75,000/yrFull-timeautomotive services
Quick Summary
State Vehicle Inspector position conducting comprehensive safety inspections and certifications in compliance with Maryland state standards.
Skills & Keywords
vehicle inspectionsafety certificationCOMAR 11.14brake systems
Qualifications Required
- Minimum 12 months automotive repair experience.
- Minimum age 18 (or 17 with approved automotive training).
- Valid driver's license for vehicles inspected and road-tested.
- Ability to pass written/state exams (score ≥ 80) and demonstrate tool proficiency.
- Prior inspection certification or ASE credentials.
- Experience in repair shops, dealerships, or safety programs.
What you're walking away from
- Flat rate pay that punishes your thoroughness
- Fleet quotas that pressure you to rush and cut corners
- Dealership bureaucracy that ignores your expertise
- Dead-end routines with no room to grow
What you're walking into
- Hourly pay — no flat rate, no games
- A modern, flexible work environment built for professionals
- Management that respects your certification and your craft
- A role where your eye for detail is valued
You're the right fit if you
The cars are newer. The culture is better. The opportunity is real.
Whip is where sharp inspectors come to do their best work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to the following)
Vehicle Inspections
Use of Test Equipment
Documentation & Certification
Customer Interaction
Compliance & Conduct
- Hold a valid Maryland State Vehicle Inspector certification
- Have experience in dealership, fleet, or independent inspection work
- Are obsessive about safety, accuracy, and doing it right the first time
- Want to be part of a company that's building something worth bragging about
- Are ready to leave the old-school grind behind for good
- Perform comprehensive safety inspections–brakes, steering, suspension, tires, lighting, exhaust, fuel systems, and every critical safety component in between.
- Catch what others miss. Identify worn, damaged, or unsafe components and conduct thorough reinspections after repairs are completed.
- Operate state-approved tools like headlight testers, ball-joint gauges, brake micrometers, and tint meters with confidence and precision.
- Verify every vehicle against manufacturer specs and Maryland state standards–no shortcuts, no guesswork.
- Complete official inspection reports and issue or deny certificates per COMAR 11.14 guidelines–your signature carries weight, treat it that way.
- Maintain airtight records including tire depth, brake specs, suspension play, and all measurement data.
- Communicate inspection results and required repairs clearly and professionally to vehicle owners and repair teams. You're the expert–own it.
- Know the Vehicle Inspection Handbook inside and out and follow all state inspection procedures without exception.
- Uphold the integrity of every inspection– falsification, improper certification, or cutting corners has no place here.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Vocational/technical automotive training preferred and required for 17-year-old applicants.
Skills
- Technical mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of state vehicle codes and standards
- Professional communication and customer service skills
- Integrity and adherence to regulatory protocols
- Ability to identify defects and enforce compliance consistently
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work performed in authorized inspection facilities, service bays, or state inspection stations.
- Frequent exposure to noise, fumes, machinery, and varying weather conditions (for outdoor tasks).
- Requires standing, bending, lifting automotive components, and working under vehicles.
- Must maintain compliance with safety standards and use personal protective equipment.
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$55,000 – $75,000/yr
Full-time
Glen Burnie, MD
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