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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$30,213.36 to
$43,346.88
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.
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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.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
The Department of Agriculture has current vacancies for Seasonal Weights & Measures Assistants in Elko, Nevada. These positions are anticipated for up to 6 months. $14.47 is the hourly wage for a grade 22, step 1 on the Employee/Employer pay scale. This is a temporary seasonal position that will assist staff with duties involving inspection and certification of small and large capacity scales and meters. The incumbent will also assist in the maintenance of weights; assist staff in performing petroleum inspections; obtain samples for laboratory analysis and test fuel dispensers; assist in performing preventive and minor maintenance of equipment; and maintain records of equipment servicing. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general work experience. |
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This position frequently works around various offensive odors such as diesel, kerosene, AVGAS and JET A, LPG and bovine/ovine/porcine/murine/hircine manure. |
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This position routinely lifts and places 50lb weights up to a maximum of 550lbs (eleven 50lb weights, one at a time). |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. |
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Travel across the State is required more than 50% of the time. |
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Safety footwear is required for this position at the expense of the incumbent. |
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These positions are located in Elko. |
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1) Do you have a Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL)?
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2) Do you have experience towing and maneuvering kingpin/gooseneck and pintle hook trailers? If so, please describe.
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3) Do you have experience operating a skid steer? If so, please describe.
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