Sealer of Weights and Measures

City of Methuen • Methuen, MA

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About The Position

The City is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented individual to serve as Sealer of Weights and Measures. Under the general supervision of the Director of the Department of Health, Human Services and Inspections, the Sealer inspects, tests, calibrates, and seals commercial weighing and measuring devices to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The role also involves inspections related to pricing and packaged commodities, investigating complaints, and issuing warnings and fines when appropriate.

This position includes fieldwork at local businesses as well as work in an office setting. Duties may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, operating equipment, performing manual labor, and lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Sealer of Weights and Measures in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or ability to obtain certification within one year of appointment.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of state and municipal weights and measures regulations.
• Experience or familiarity with commercial weighing and measuring devices.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to enforce laws and regulations fairly and professionally.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with businesses and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, calibrate, and seal commercial weighing and measuring devices for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Inspect commercial scales, gasoline dispensers, fuel oil meters, vehicle scales, scanners, and other weighing and measuring devices.
• Conduct inspections for unit pricing, item pricing, price advertising, and packaged commodities.
• Investigate complaints involving short weights, measures, and counts.
• Issue warnings and fines when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with businesses and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED