Portable Load Limit Inspector

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Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location - 3424 US Rt 422 Southington OH 44470
Hours Worked: 8:00am to 5:00pm; Working days and hours may vary

• Sets up &/or operates portable &/ or stationary platform scales at selected rotating sites &/or weigh stations in order to check the weight of commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with state weight limits;
• Weighs & inspects self-propelled construction equipment commercial vehicles &/or loads relative to legal limitations & special hauling permit limitations using a height stick & portable &/or stationary scales;
• Utilizes a state-owned portable scale vehicle to transport scales;
• Maintains records of special hauling permit loads & all violations;
• Operates radio to contact patrol post for assistance &/or detention of violators;
• Answers inquiries from the general public regarding information & directions;
• May appear in court as a witness relative to overload citations;
• Maintains all equipment in a clean & safe condition;
• Performs other duties as directed by immediate supervisor.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Renewal of driver license as required by law.


UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to vehicles leaking hazardous materials or on fire & animal wastes; may work outside exposed to weather; exposed to traffic noise & gasoline fumes; requires travel when operating portable scales; may be required to work evenings; may be required to crawl under vehicles; exposed to moving traffic while placing signs & cones to designate selected weigh site & during inspections; may be exposed to unsecure loads during inspections.



Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check a background check including a polygraph examination may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

To request a disability accommodation please email as soon as possible or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Formal education that includes reading writing & speaking English & in arithmetic that includes addition subtraction multiplication & division.

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

VALID DRIVER LICENSE REQUIRED


Job Skills: Code Enforcement

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.