WEIGHT INSPECTOR II - 55014783

State of Florida•PENSACOLA, FL

1d•$37,922 - $49,075•Onsite

About The Position

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 the weight of commercial vehicles and cargo. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking a Weight Inspector II to join their Motor Carrier Size and Weights team. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and compliance of commercial vehicles on Florida's roadways. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication, and will have access to extensive training and professional development opportunities through the agency's learning management system.

Requirements

One year experience enforcing Florida's Commercial Motor Vehicle Size and Weight laws.
Obtained a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency.
Basic computer usage.
Knowledge in the use of radio and telephone equipment.
Knowledge of the department’s exposure control plan.
Dealing with the public and other employees in a tactful and courteous manner.
Skilled 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.
Must be Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certified.
Must be certified in CPR / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and maintain certification.
Requires a level II background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statutes.
Must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.).
Uses automated scales and measuring devices to determine the weight of commercial vehicles and cargo.
Calculates vehicles axle and gross weights according to weight law formulas to detect violations.
Submits Weigh Station Deficiency (WSD) reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Checks vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assesses permit fees, and issues civil citations when violations are detected.
Observes Commercial Motor Vehicles for obvious safety violations, detaining vehicles, and notifying law enforcement officers for appropriate action as required.
Determines amount of penalties and issues overweight citations for all axle gross and combination of axle spacing violations, and violations of permits and improper licensing.
Assists the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) with collecting overdue citation payments.
Verifies the carrier is not operating under an out-of-service order and has no overdue citation payments when issuing citations.
Maintains 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.
Reviews special permit issues for certain overweight vehicles for compliance with permit provisions.
Inspects license plates and registration certificates of vehicles, for expiration or improper weight classification, according to the declared gross vehicle weight, and conducts necessary inquiries with issuing authorities to determine if violations are present.
Requires 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.
Understands the principles and effects of bloodborne pathogens.
Knows and understands the Department’s Exposure Control Plan.
Uses universal precautions and protective measures for bloodborne pathogens, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other related incidents.
Performs CPR during emergency situations.