Portable Load Limit Inspector

State of Ohio; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over the first

Free Parking

Job summary

Ohio State Highway Patrol is hiring a Portable Load Limit Inspector in Findlay, OH, to set up/operate scales at rotating sites and weigh stations. You will check weights against state limits and inspect various vehicles and loads, using height sticks and portable or stationary scales.

Hours are 8:00am–5:00pm with potential variation. This full-time role requires a valid driver's license and offers multiple pay increases and free parking. Contact Kate Veeley for application details.

Qualifications

• Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English & in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.
• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up &/or operates portable &/or stationary platform scales at selected rotating sites &/or weigh stations to check weight of commercial vehicles for compliance with state weight limits.
• Weighs & inspects self-propelled construction equipment, commercial vehicles &/or loads relative to legal limitations & special hauling permit limitations using a height stick & portable &/or stationary scales.
• Utilizes a state-owned portable scale vehicle to transport scales.
• Answers inquiries from the general public regarding information & directions.
• May appear in court as a witness relative to overload citations.

Skills

Code Enforcement

Basic Documentation

Inspection Principles

Automotive

Equipment Operations

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Job description

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information : Kate Veeley | [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 28, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

HP District 1 Other 3201 North Main Street Findlay 45840

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hancock County-Findlay

Compensation : $23.65 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : See Work Hours Below

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Code Enforcement

Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Inspection Principles, Automotive, Code Enforcement, Equipment Operations

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

Job Description

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location - 3201 N Main St Findlay OH 45840
Hours Worked: 8:00am to 5:00pm; Working days and hours may vary

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!

What you'll Do as a Portable Load Limit Inspector

• Sets up &/or operates portable &/ or stationary platform scales at selected rotating sites &/or weigh stations in order to check the weight of commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with state weight limits.
• Weighs & inspects self-propelled construction equipment, commercial vehicles &/or loads relative to legal limitations & special hauling permit limitations using a height stick & portable &/ or stationary scales.
• Utilizes a state-owned portable scale vehicle to transport scales.
• Answers inquiries from the general public regarding information & directions.
• May appear in court as a witness relative to overload citations.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English & in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Driver ’ s license required.

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Job Skills: Code Enforcement

Supplemental Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT

Renewal of driver license as required by law.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

May be exposed to vehicles leaking hazardous materials or on fire & animal wastes; may work outside exposed to weather; exposed to traffic noise & gasoline fumes; requires travel when operating portable scales; may be required to work evenings; may be required to crawl under vehicles; exposed to moving traffic while placing signs & cones to designate selected weigh site & during inspections; may be exposed to unsecure loads during inspections.

Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

To request a disability accommodation, please email [e-mail] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.