Scale Officer, Motor Carrier Enforcement (Montana)

State of Montana; Montana; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers to enforce state and federal motor carrier laws at fixed weigh stations across multiple locations in Montana, including Billings and surrounding towns.

Officers serve as professional peace officers with authority to regulate and enforce weight, licensing, hazardous materials, and vehicle safety, following state and federal rules. This is a career ladder with full-time schedules.

Qualifications

• English language: knowledge of structure and grammar.
• Psychology: understanding human behavior and motivation.
• Customer and Personal Service: assess needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Telecommunications: knowledge of telecom systems.
• Technology: PCs and reporting software applications.
• Mathematics: knowledge of basic math.
• Clerical: administrative procedures and filing.
• Computers and Electronics: hardware and software basics.

Responsibilities

• Enforce MT and federal motor carrier laws at fixed weigh stations.
• Perform duties with professional law enforcement principles.
• Make autonomous regulatory decisions on height, width, weight, licensing, and fuel tax.
• Maintain safety standards for vehicles, operators, and loads.

Skills

English Language

Psychology

Customer Service

Telecommunications

Technology

Mathematics

Clerical

Computers and Electronics

Job description

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers to enforce state and federal motor carrier laws at fixed weigh stations across multiple locations in Montana, including Billings and surrounding towns.

Officers serve as professional peace officers with authority to regulate and enforce weight, licensing, hazardous materials, and vehicle safety, following state and federal rules. This is a career ladder with full-time schedules.