Large Scale Inspector – Device & Commodity – Northwest
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 8, 2026
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Hiring location
St Joseph
Description
LOCATION: Northwest Missouri regional area which consists of inspecting within the following counties: Atchison, Holt, Andrew, Buchanan, Platte, Clay, Jackson, Clinton, DeKalb, Andrew, Nodaway, Gentry, Worth, Harrison, Daviess, Caldwell, Ray, Mercer, Grundy, Livingston, and Carrol.
NOTE: Applicant must reside in one of the bolded counties or be willing to relocate.
This position requires up to 50-60% overnight travel (Mon - Wed nights out). This is a work from home position, 10 speed box truck provided, laptop, printer and phone provided. 4 day work week (Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days).
Salary: $51,539.28 plus full benefit package
The salary indicated represents the current regular pay rate for this position. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., Years of Service), it will be added to total compensation on their paycheck. A pay differential does not raise base pay.
Why you'll love this position:
As a consumer, you're protected by the Missouri Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection Division every time you shop. The division ensures the accuracy of all commercial weighing and measuring devices in Missouri. This is accomplished by annually certifying commercial weighing and measuring devices. The division has six weights and measures inspectors who certify the accuracy of large scales (capacity over 1,000 lbs.), such as livestock scales, vehicle scales, grain hopper and annually tests moisture meter devices. Any device used to determine the price of a commodity stands to be tested and certified by a weights and measures official. Whether it is a scale used in a grocery store, at a farmer's market, or at a roadside produce stand, the device should bear an approval seal from the Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection Division.
If you want to make a difference for Missouri citizens, this may be the job for you!
- Conduct field inspections of commercial weighing and measuring devices for proper installation, method of operation, and accuracy
- Investigate complaints related to inaccurate weighing and measuring devices
- Prepare and submit activity, inspection and expense reports weekly and monthly
- Maintain a state vehicle and assigned inspection equipment
- Daily travel in assigned region and plan and schedule work activities to achieve established goals
- Working knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to weights and measures
- Daily driving of a 10-speed box truck
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience involving public contact
- Possession of a high school diploma or GED
- Candidate must possess a Class B (manual) commercial driver's license (CDL)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
- 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
- Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
- Retirement
- Up to $75/month match on savings plan
- 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
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