Weights and Measures Trainee

Job Description - Weights and Measures Trainee )

Weights and Measures Trainee )

Agriculture

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Linda.

Robertso.gov

Aug 10, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

United States of America-OHIO-Athens County

United States of America-OHIO-Monroe County, United States of America-OHIO-Morgan County, United States of America-OHIO-Noble County, United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County, United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County, United States of America-OHIO-Washington County, United States of America-OHIO-Lawrence County, United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County, United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County, United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County, United States of America-OHIO-Jackson County, United States of America-OHIO-Perry County, United States of America-OHIO-Ross County, United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County, United States of America-OHIO-Licking County, United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County, United States of America-OHIO-Hocking County, United States of America-OHIO-Vinton County, United States of America-OHIO-Delaware County, United States of America-OHIO-Scioto County, United States of America-OHIO-Meigs County, United States of America-OHIO-Pike County

Compensation: 23.65

Full-time

Work Hours:

M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union: OCSEA

Statistics/Mathematics

Technical

Skills:

CDL, Mathematical Ability, Agriculture, Equipment Operations, Statistics/Mathematics

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Flexibility, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication

Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio!

The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture are Ohio’s number one industry, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state.

Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation.

ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch.

You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do.

No ag background, no problem! You'll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, and better Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently seeking candidates for a Weights and Measures Trainee, in the Weights and Measures Division, headquarters in various counties:

• Receives training from higher level Weights and Measures Inspector to learn operation of fuel prover and heavy duty scale testing unit to test meters and scales for suitability, accuracy and compliance with applicable state laws, rules, and regulations and learns appropriate actions to execute based on test results and completes training requirements established pursuant to Section 1327.50 (P) of Ohio Revised Code (ORC): operates heavy duty scale testing truck unit in and around state of Ohio
• Checks large capacity vehicles/livestock scales for accuracy and compliance with applicable state laws (i.e., ORC , rules, regulations and/or procedures implemented pursuant to applicable statutes
• Takes appropriate action based on results of inspection and testing (e.g., approves, rejects for repair, condemns from use)
• Conducts special and normal tests on commercial weighing and measuring equipment
• Performs tolerance testing and calibration of weights and measures standards (e.g., field standards and weighing/measuring equipment used in law enforcement)
• Tests and inspects commodities and packaged items
• Uses required statistical sampling techniques to ensure quantities and labeling…