Great artisans are usually capable of:

• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials.
• Performing precise and skillful manipulation of small objects.
• Being active and proactive in regards to physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Inspectors should be great at:

• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Inspecting vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
• Inspecting vehicles or equipment for ensuring compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
• Conducting vehicle or transportation equipment tests, using diagnostic equipment.
• Inspecting repairs on transportation vehicles or equipment for ensuring that the repairs were performed properly.
• Preparing reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
• Issuing notices and recommending corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
• Investigating complaints regarding safety violations.
• Examining carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, or carrier training and testing programs for compliance with regulations or safety standards.
• Investigating and making recommendations on carrier requests for waiver of federal standards.
• Reviewing commercial vehicle logs, shipping papers, or driver and equipment records for detecting any problems or for ensuring compliance with regulations.