WEIGHT INSPECTOR I - 55014408

Florida; Wildwood (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation invites applications for a Weight Inspector I at the Wildwood Weight Facility to enforce weight laws and determine weights on commercial vehicles using automated scales. This career service role offers a biweekly salary range of $1,387.95 to $1,796.17, with an annual range of $36,086.70 to $46,700.42.

U.S. citizenship or work authorization is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or lawful work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.
• Ability to enforce weight laws and document findings accurately.
• Experience with weight measurement and enforcement processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce weight laws for commercial vehicles using scales and measuring devices.
• Calculate axle and gross weights to detect violations and issue citations when needed.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of weigh checks and penalties.
• Check fuel tax compliance, permits, and licensing per Florida statutes.
• Support related enforcement activities and assist other agencies as required.

Skills

Automated scales

Measuring devices

Job description

Requisition No: 883753

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: WEIGHT INSPECTOR I - 55014408

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014408

Salary: $1,387.95 - $1,796.17 Bi Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

WEIGHT INSPECTOR I

CAREER SERVICE / WILDWOOD WEIGH STATION

CONTACT PERSON: Crystal Ruziska

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: [phone]

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

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.