WEIGHT INSPECTOR II - 55014675

Requisition No: 852263 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: WEIGHT INSPECTOR II - 55014675

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014675 

Salary:  $39,252.20 - $47,974.94 

Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

995 / MOTOR CARRIER SIZE AND WEIGHT

INTERNAL AGENCY

INTERNAL AGENCY:  Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

WEIGHT INSPECTOR II

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Palizzia Blue

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:  850-973-5165

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  Palizzia.Blue@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $43,613.70

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 Mission

The 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 Vision

As 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 II / 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 the 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. 

How You Will Grow:

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 / MCSAW - Madison Scales Weight Facility / 27856 I-10 (Eastbound) - Lee, FL  32059

Annual Salary Range:

$39,252.20 - $47,974.94

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 the 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.

Observes Commercial Motor Vehicles for obvious safety violations, detaining vehicles, and notifying law enforcement officers for appropriate action as required.

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 inquiries 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.

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 curing emergency situations.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic computer usage
• Knowledge in the use of radio and telephone equipment
• Knowledge of the department’s exposure control plan.

Skills in:

• Dealing with the public and other employees in a tactful and courteous manner

Ability to:

• Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Skilled in preforming basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to collect, review and verify data and maintain records

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• 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.
• This position requires a Level II background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statutes.
• Incumbent will be required to receive certification in CPR / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and maintain certification.
• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Obtained a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency. One year experience enforcing Florida's Commercial Motor Vehicle Size and Weight laws.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Veterans’ Preference ONLY applies to Career Service positions.  REMOVE THIS RED LANGUAGE AND THE PARAGRAPH BELOW IF YOU ARE NOT ADVERTISING A CAREER SERVICE POSITION:

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.