WEIGHT INSPECTOR I - 55014408

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Weight Inspector I at the Wildwood Weight Facility to enforce weight laws and vehicle compliance using automated scales and measurement devices. You will determine axle and gross weights and issue penalties where appropriate.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and offers a competitive biweekly salary with benefits. Candidates must be US citizens or authorized to work in the U.S., and the agency emphasizes safety, training, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency is required.
• FCIC/NCIC certification within 9 months of employment and maintenance of certification.
• Ability to pass background checks and meet special requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforce weight laws for commercial vehicles and cargo using automated scales and measurement devices.
• Check fuel tax compliance, issue permits and civil citations for violations.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on violations and inspections.
• Inspect license plates and registration against declared weight; off-load when over weight limits.
• Assist carriers by providing information and interpreting weight laws; use NCIC/FCIC and related systems.

Skills

Basic computer usage

Radio & telephone equipment

Dealing with the public

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FCIC/NCIC systems

Job description

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Requisition No:883753

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: WEIGHT INSPECTOR I - 55014408

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE WEIGHT INSPECTOR I CAREER SERVICE / WILDWOOD WEIGH STATION CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: [phone] HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,387.95 - $1,796.17 biweekly range

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work.Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do

Weight Inspector I / Florida Department of Transportation / Motor Carrier Size and Weights

This position will enforce provisions of weight laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with fuel tax requirements of commercial vehicles as specified in Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.) using automated scales and measuring devices to determine weight of commercial vehicles and cargo.

The Difference You Will Make

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work

FDOT / MCSAW Wildwood Weight Facility

Annual Salary Range

$ 36,086.70 - $ 46,700.42

Your Specific Responsibilities

• Enforces provisions of weight laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with fuel tax requirements of commercial vehicles as specified in Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.). Incumbent is not a Sworn Officer and may only enforce those provisions that constitute a civil penalty in Sections 515, 516, 535, 540, 545, 546, and 550 of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes. Use automated scales and measuring devices to determine weight of commercial vehicles and cargo. Calculate vehicles axle and gross weights of those vehicles, according to weight, law formulas to detect violations. Submit Weigh Station Deficiency (WSD) reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Check vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assesses permit fees, and issues civil citations when violations are detected. Determine amount of penalties and issues overweight citations for all axle gross and combination of axle spacing violations, and violations of permits and improper licensing.
• Assist the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) with collecting overdue citation payments. When issuing citations, verifies the carrier is not operating under an out-of-service order and has no overdue citation payments. Maintain records and prepares reports on all vehicles checked, weighed and assessed, properly identifying types of violations for reporting purposes required by the Office of Motor Carrier Compliance Headquarters, and the Federal Highway Administration. Completes required incident reports for all citations involving permit violations, licensing violations, impounded vehicles, and protested cases. Review special permit issues for certain overweight vehicles for compliance with permit provisions.
• Inspect license plates and registration certificates of vehicles, for expiration or improper weight classification, according to the declared gross vehicle weight, and conducts necessary inquires with issuing authorities to determine if violations are present. Require vehicles to be off-loaded when gross vehicle weight exceeds the legal weight by 6,000 pounds or more in accordance with Florida Statutes.
• Assists owners and operators of vehicles by furnishing information and interpreting state weight laws. Uses telephone, National Crime Information Center/Florida Crime Information Center (NCIC/FCIC) Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles computer systems, and two-way communications to confirm violations. Maintains the required records and certifications for operations of these systems. Renders aid to other agencies and the general public for any reasonable request.

Knowledge of

• basic computer usage
• knowledge in the use of radio and telephone equipment

Skills in

• dealing with the public and other employees in a tactful and courteous manner

Ability to

• understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• skilled in preforming basic mathematical calculations
• ability to work independently
• ability to collect, review and verify data and maintain records

Other Job-Related Requirements

• Extensive on the job and classroom training is required of the incumbent to maintain job knowledge that is necessary as updates and changes are made in responsibilities.
• Incumbent must be Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) / National Crime Informaiton Center (NCIC) certified within 9 months of employment and maintain certification.
• This position requires a Level II background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statutes.
• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Obtained a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affuative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.