Weight Inspector Iii

Position: WEIGHT INSPECTOR III - 55014309
Location: Tallahassee

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Requisition No:876508

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

WEIGHT INSPECTOR III -

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 REGULATORY SPECIALIST II / WEIGHT INSPECTOR III CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:  HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,531.39 - $1,981.80 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, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer. 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 III / 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:

$ 39,816.14 - $ 51,526.80

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. 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.

Check vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assess permit fees, and issue civil citations when violations are detected.

Serve as a trainer for Critical Vehicle Inspection Items under the North American Standard Vehicle Out-of-Service Criteria Guidelines. Provides Critical Vehicle Inspection Items safety instruction for assigned scale facility personnel. Observes Commercial Motor Vehicle for obvious safety violations, detaining vehicles, and notifying law enforcement officers for appropriate action as required. Processes and maintains personnel training documentation records for scale facility.

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