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Working Title: Trainee-Weights & Meas Invest 1 - Light Duty

Job Class: Trainee-Weights & Measures Investigator 1

Agency: Commerce Department

+ **Job ID** : 89629

+ **Work Area** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Trainee

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 11/19/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/02/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Commerce Dept / Commerce-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : Weights & Measures Lt Duty

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Thursday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes (Up to 10% of the time)

+ **Salary Range:**

+ **Trainee:** $24.41 / hourly

+ **Weights & Measures Inv 1:** $25.71 - $36.23 / hourly; $53,682- $75,648 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Non-Status

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

+ **Permanent Work Location** : Burnsville

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

What the work is:

To enforce the state mandated quality standards described in Minnesota Statute Chapter 239, and Minnesota Code of Agency Rules 7601 as they apply to volumetric and linear measuring equipment, light capacity scales, prepackaged consumer goods, agriculture and industrial equipment, and petroleum products. Daily duties will consist of carrying out inspections and performance-based testing on low volume meters at gas stations and other fueling points, scale inspections at grocery stores and other commercial businesses, and package inspections primarily at groceries stores, typically in the presence of owners / operators.

Training:

This trainee position will last for 3-6 months with a salary of **$24.41/hr.** Training will be in the Weights & Measures office in Burnsville but will quickly transition to field training with experienced investigators throughout the state. Our experienced inspectors will help teach you what you need to know to be an effective and successful inspector. Overnight travel equaling 50% will be required during the training period, but you will be home on weekends. Successful passing of training will involve passing both written and field exams on NIST handbook 44 and state weights and measures law, as well as demonstrating the ability to perform field evaluations safely and correctly.

Upon successful completion of the training program, the employee will be appointed to the position of Weights & Measures Investigator 1 - Light Duty and compensated within the salary range (listed above). There will be a six-month probationary period.

Where you work:

This position's work area includes the City of Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs. Once out of training, you will commute from your home to and from your assigned workstation. Your workstation will be assigned based on its proximity to the bulk of your assigned work. You will pick up your work vehicle at the beginning of the workday and leave your workstation to conduct your inspections. You will park your work vehicle back at the workstation at the end of the workday if you are not in overnight travel status. The work vehicle will be your mobile office and will be used to transport your testing equipment.

Travel:

This position will require weekly travel during training, and approximately 2-3 weeks of travel throughout the year after completion of training. Weekly travel means you will leave your workstation on Monday morning and return on Thursday afternoon. You would find a hotel in the area of the state you are working for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. You will be reimbursed for hotel and meals.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Valid Class D driver's license with clean driving record (as denoted on your resume)

+ Math skills sufficient to understand and solve basic volumetric equations and correctly apply measurement methods (verified with a test during the interview process)

+ Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

+ College or technical coursework in Mathematics or Science

+ Experience in calibrating or repairing commercial meters or scales (Retail Motor Fuel Dispensers, Vehicle Tank Meters, Mass Flow Meters, High Volume Meters, Retail Computing Scales, Medium Capacity Scales, etc.)

+ Experience in determining compliance with statutes and rules by way of inspection

+ Experience in quality control management

+ Knowledge of NIST Handbook 44, MN Statute 239, Department of Commerce Rules 7601 and 7602 as they relate to weighing and measuring equipment

+ Experience in working a route (delivery, sales, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Job involves frequently lifting of 5 through 50 lbs. of test weights, and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools, hoses, and file boxes. This work is done year-round in all weather conditions. The work is mostly outside on location at gas stations and bulk fuel facilities, with some indoor work at grocery stores, shipping locations, and other places of business involving packages retail food or commercial scales.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver's license check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.