Weight Inspector
Listed on 2026-01-03
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Government
Requisition No:866580
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Working Title:
WEIGHT INSPECTOR I -
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $36,086.70 - $46,700.42
Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 995 / FDOT MOTOR CARRIER SIZE AND WEIGHT OPEN COMPETITIVE WEIGHT INSPECTOR I CAREER SERVICECONTACT PERSON: CRYSTAL RUZISKA
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: crystal.ruziskate.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,387.95 - $1,796.17 biweekly
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
Our MissionThe mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
Our VisionAs a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do:Weight Inspector I / Florida Department of Transportation / Motor Carrier Size and Weights
This position will enforce provisions of weight laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with fuel tax requirements of commercial vehicles as specified in Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.) using automated scales and measuring devices to determine weight of commercial vehicles and cargo.
The Difference You Will Make:Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC:
Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor‑led courses.
Where You Will Work:FDOT / M CSAW Wildwood Weight Facility
Annual Salary Range:$ 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, issue temporary permits, assess permit fees, and issue civil citations when violations are detected. Determine amount of penalties and issue 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, verify the carrier is not operating under an out-of-service order and has no overdue citation payments. Maintain records and prepare 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.
Complete 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…
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