Job Posting Description

Requisition No: 885046

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: WEIGHT INSPECTOR II - 55014837

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014837

Salary: $37,921.52 - $49,075.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/02/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Weight Inspector II - Flagler Weigh Station

CONTACT PERSON: Nicole Wright

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (386) 302-1081

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: nicole.wright@dot.state.fl.us

The Work You Will Do:

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 Flagler Weight Facility

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.).
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain records and prepares reports on all vehicles checked, weighed and assessed.
• Inspect license plates and registration certificates of vehicles, for expiration or improper weight classification.
• 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.
• Understands the principles and effects of bloodborne pathogens.

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 performing basic mathematical calculations

Ability to:

• Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Work independently
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Special Requirements:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.