Job Description

Job Title - Weights and Measures Inspector I

FT / PT Status – Full-time

Benefits Eligibility – Yes

Salary – $18.20 - $27.34

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Christa Rowland | crowlan@utah.gov | 801-538-4826

Application Deadline – 9-14-26

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Job Description

Employee in this job will provide a limited range of weights and measures testing services in a regulatory capacity and at customers request. Employee will typically work under close supervision participating in structured on-the-job training in order to develop the skills and credentials required to provide a full range of advanced inspection services. Inspects weighing and measuring devices such as vehicle tank and liquid petroleum meters. Respond to customer complaints and offer resolutions. Compile accurate reports of inspections. This positions field work will be located in Utah County.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and certifies weighing and measuring devices.
• Condemns, detains, embargoes, or stops sale of unfit equipment and machinery.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency
• rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Issues or recommends issuance of orders, citations, sanctions, and/or warnings for
• infractions involving violations of federal and/or state laws, rules and regulations.
• Maintains detailed inspection or investigation records, prepares reports, and attends to
• other related administrative requirements.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and adjusts specialized equipment.
• Analyze and test weights and measuring devices. Interpret results and/or implement
• changes.
• Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides
• information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.

Qualifications

• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or
• performance.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning
• and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken
• words and sentences.
• The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of
• letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be
• presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and
• evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve
• solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is
• hidden in other distracting material.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
• solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific
• rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical
• operations).

Supplemental Information

• Learn and complete specialized training developed by the National Conference of
• Weights and Measures and National Institute of Standards and Technology.
• Exposure to adverse, inclement, and varying weather conditions
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working
• around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals,
• etc.
• The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent
• climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas,
• defending oneself and/or others against physical attack.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per
• UCA53-3-202(1)(a).

About the Role

Location – 4315 S 2700 W

Background Check Required –No

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

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EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.