Weight Inspector Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 876508 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: WEIGHT INSPECTOR III - 55014309

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014309 

Salary:  $1,531.39 - 1,981.80 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/29/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

995 / MOTOR CARRIER SIZE AND WEIGHT

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

REGULATORY SPECIALIST II / WEIGHT INSPECTOR III

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Crystal Ruziska

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:  (352)347-3322

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: crystal.ruziska@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,531.39 - $1,981.80 biweekly range

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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 III / 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. 

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 Wildwood Weight Facility

Annual Salary Range:

$ 39,816.14 - $  51,526.80

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. 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.

Check vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assess permit fees, and issue civil citations when violations are detected.

Serve as a trainer for Critical Vehicle Inspection Items under the North American Standard Vehicle Out-of-Service Criteria Guidelines. Provides Critical Vehicle Inspection Items safety instruction for assigned scale facility personnel. Observes Commercial Motor Vehicle for obvious safety violations, detaining vehicles, and notifying law enforcement officers for appropriate action as required. Processes and maintains personnel training documentation records for scale facility.

Serve as trainer for CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) / AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and bloodborne pathogens. Certified in CPR instruction and the use of the AED. Conducts the initial required CPR / AED certification training and recurring training as required to maintain certification for scale personnel. Understands the principles and effects of bloodborne pathogens. Knows and understands the Department's Exposure Control Plan. Uses universal precautions and protective measures for the bloodborne pathogen, CPR and other related incidents. Conduct monthly inspections on AED units and maintains them for operational readiness. Processes and maintains personnel training documentation records for scale facility. Maintain current CPR/AED instructor Certification. Responds to related incidents as trained.

Determine amounts of penalties and issues overweight citations for all axle, gross, and combination of axle spacing violations, and violations of permits and improper licensing.

Assist 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 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.

Inspects 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 weight exceeds legal weight by 6,000 pounds or more in accordance with Florida Statutes (F.S.).

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. Conducts business for the office by assisting other employees with obtaining aid, and relaying information to agencies. Renders aid to the general public for any reasonable request.

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
• skilled in preforming basic mathematical calculations
• Skilled in applying Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Skilled in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

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

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 within 9 months 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.
• Incumbent must become a certified trainer in CPR /AED upon completion of probationary status 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.

• 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)

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.

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.  

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.