APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$27,645.12 to
$39,672.00
PAY GRADE: 22
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Seasonal, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
The Weights and Measures Assistant perform unskilled tasks associated with the inspection and certification of all commercial weighing and measuring devices and sampling gasoline and diesel fuel quality in order to protect the economic interests of consumers and merchants in the State.
The Department of Agriculture has a current vacancy for Seasonal Weights & Measures Assistants in Elko, Nevada. The Weights and Measures Assistant perform unskilled tasks associated with the inspection and certification of all commercial weighing and measuring devices and sampling gasoline and diesel fuel quality in order to protect the economic interests of consumers and merchants in the State.
These positions are anticipated for up to 6 months.
This is a temporary seasonal position that will assist staff with the duties involving inspection and certification of small and large
capacity scales and meters. The incumbent will also assist in performing metrology calibrations; moving weights; recording
inspection information. Assist staff in performing petroleum inspections; and preventive and minor maintenance of equipment; and
maintain records of equipment servicing. They will assist staff in performing petroleum inspections; obtain samples for laboratory
analysis and test fuel dispensers.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general work experience.
Special Notes
This position frequently works around various offensive odors such as diesel, kerosene, AVGAS and JET A, LPG and bovine/ovine/porcine/murine/hircine manure.
This position routinely lifts and places 50lb weights up to a maximum of 550lbs (eleven 50lb weights, one at a time).
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
Travel across the State is required more than 50% of the time.
Safety footwear is required for this position at the expense of the incumbent.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
