External Employment Opportunity

Weigh Scale Inspector
(Temporary until March 31, 2009 or until Incumbent Returns)

Motor Registration Division, Department of Government Services
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

Duties: 

Incumbent will be responsible for enforcing the provincial Highway Traffic Act and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and regulations including but not limited to the vehicle regulations, over width and overweight policy, load security regulations, hours of service and pre-trip inspection regulations, and the transportation of dangerous goods regulations.  The work includes operating permanent and portable weigh scales (indoor and outdoors), used to check weights on all commercial traffic to ensure adherence to regulations.  Work also involves consideration and application of the licensing and equipment requirements of the Highway Traffic Act and commercial vehicle maintenance standards.  Performs vehicle Inspections, Issues permits for overweight or over dimensional loads, Issues tickets, takes court action and operates on-line computer system. Work is performed with considerable independence and initiative.  Performs related work as required. 

Qualifications: 

Experience/course work in law enforcement is an asset; graduation from high school supplemented by completion of courses in motor vehicle maintenance, courses leading to certification as a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or courses in heavy equipment vehicle repair which includes mechanical components and air brake system or any equivalent combination of experience and training.  Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is essential.  The successful candidate must also possess strong interpersonal and written and oral communications skills together with the ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment.  Must be free of criminal code conviction in previous five years.  Knowledge of computer systems would be an asset.   Candidates must produce a "Certificate of Conduct" from the nearest Police Detachment and also a copy of their Driver Record from the Motor Registration Division.  Candidates must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License or higher.

Salary: MS 26 ($16.93 - $18.72 per hour - based on 40 hour week)

Competition #: GS.C.WSI(t).08.09.063-P-CB

Closing Date: May 20th, 2008

Applications, quoting competition number, should be forwarded via mail, fax or email:

Mail: Recruitment Centre
Public Service Commission
4th Floor, West Block
Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NL  A1B 4J6
Fax: (709) 729-6737
E-Mail: pscsocialresumes@gov.nl.ca
  
For additional information on this position, please call (709) 292-4211.

This position is open to both male and female.  Applications should be received before the close of business on the closing date either by email, fax or mail.  Late applications with explanation may be considered.