State of Florida · 1 week ago
WEIGHT INSPECTOR I - 55014770
Yulee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$36K/yr - $47K/yrThe State of Florida's Department of Transportation is seeking a Weight Inspector I to join their team at the Yulee Weight Facility. This role involves enforcing weight laws and ensuring compliance with vehicle registration and fuel tax requirements for commercial vehicles using automated scales and measuring devices.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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.)
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
Renders aid to other agencies and the general public for any reasonable request
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers
Obtained a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency
Extensive on the job and classroom training is required of the incumbent to maintain job knowledge that is necessary as updates and changes are made in responsibilities
Incumbent must be Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certified within 9 months of employment and maintain certification
This position requires a Level II background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statutes
This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations
Knowledge Of: Basic computer usage
Knowledge Of: The use of radio and telephone equipment
Skills In: Dealing with the public and other employees in a tactful and courteous manner
Skills In: Performing basic mathematical calculations
Ability To: Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability To: Work independently
Ability To: Collect, review and verify data and maintain records
Benefits
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
A variety of training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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