Safety Investigator (Investigator)

Transportation Department

Motor Carrier Enforcement

Hourly Rate: $27.92

About The Transportation Department

The Transportation Department’s mission is to facilitate safe, and secure commercial transportation on public highways, railroads, and transportation facilities, as well as to promote quality and equitable service in a proactive manner for the public and commercial carriers in the household goods, bus, and ferry boat industries. This is accomplished through reduction and prevention of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, reduction and prevention of hazardous materials incidents, development of consumer protection regulations, and resolution of consumer and carrier complaints.

What You'll Do

This position as a Safety Investigator includes but not limited to the following:

Report-in location: 21 N Main St. Dayton, OH 45402.

Employee will use their home as their report-in location/headquarters. The employee's home must be located within 30 air miles of report-in location (21 N Main St. Dayton, OH 45402

Salary Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases, successful employees will increase a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year. In addition, the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness incentives.

30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. investigative exp. with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid driver's license.

Job Skills: Investigation

Organization

Public Utilities Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information

HUMAN RESOURCES - ContactJobsHR@puco.ohio.gov.

Unposting Date

May 18, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County

Compensation

27.92

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00-5:00 Flex Available

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Investigation

Technical Skills

Investigation, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills

Verbal Communication

Agency Overview

The Public Utilities Commissions of Ohio (PUCO) affect nearly every household in Ohio. The PUCO regulates providers of all types of utility services which include electric and natural gas companies, local and long-distance telephone, water and wastewater, and rail and trucking companies. More recently, the PUCO gained responsibility for facilitating competitive utility choices for Ohio consumers.

To carry out our responsibilities, the PUCO employs a professional staff that includes engineers, economists, attorneys, and safety inspectors. Continually monitoring the activities of utility and transportation companies, the PUCO works to ensure safe and reliable services for all Ohioans.

Our mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.