WEIGHT INSPECTOR II - 55014837

Florida; Flagler Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking a Weight Inspector II at the Flagler Weigh Station to enforce weight and registration laws for commercial vehicles. The role uses automated scales and weight formulas to determine axle and gross weights, and issues penalties and citations as needed.

Join a mission-driven agency working to improve safety and mobility across Florida. This position offers a biweekly salary range and a clear path for growth within the MCSAW program, with

Responsibilities

• Enforces weight laws and vehicle registration requirements for commercial vehicles.
• Uses automated scales to determine weight and assess axle/gross weights.
• Submits Weigh Station Deficiency reports accurately and on time.
• Checks fuel tax compliance, issues permits and citations when needed.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on vehicles weighed and inspected.

Job description

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Requisition No:885046

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: WEIGHT INSPECTOR II - 55014837

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

995 / MOTOR CARRIER SIZE AND WEIGHT

INTERNAL AGENCY: Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

WEIGHT INSPECTOR II - FLAGLER WEIGH STATION

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: [phone]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,458.52 - $1,887.50 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 II / 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 the weight of commercial vehicles and cargo.

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.

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 Flagler Weight Facility

Annual Salary Range:

$ 37,921.52 - $ 49,075.00

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.

Observes Commercial Motor Vehicles for obvious safety violations, detaining vehicles, and notifying law enforcement officers for appropriate action as required.

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 inquiries 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