Scale Maintenance Career Path Career Path

Progression Overview

Positions in this family have specialized knowledge and skills in scale maintenace, as well as the trades areas (e.g., electrical; electronics; carpentry; concrete and masonry; welding; scale maintenance, or painting) to support and oversee projects for the agency.

Typical functions The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

Perform specialized trades work in specified areas.
Perform various manual tasks.
Perform maintenance for state scale houses, facilities, and mobile scale units.

The work assigned to positions in this series ranges from receiving on-the-job training in a trade area to managing staff.

Scale Maintenance Assistant — Pay grade: 23

This is a first-level vocational position specializing in areas supporting the inspection, maintenance, and testing of fixed and portable scales, as well as clinical weighing equipment, utilized for, and in support of, the State of Missouri’s commercial vehicle enforcement program.

Areas may include but are not limited to electrical, electronics, carpentry, concrete and masonry, welding, and/or painting. An employee will be required to operate a diesel truck with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of at least 15 tons, and duties may include basic manual tasks that can be learned with short on-the-job training. An employee may also assist skilled employees and follow specific and detailed procedures and practices as instructed. Tasks performed require the use of basic tools and equipment under supervision.

Minimum Requirements (The following represents the minimum qualifications used to accept applicants, provided that equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies in either experience or education.):

No education or experience is required.

Scale Maintenance Worker — Pay grade: 27

This is a second-level vocational position specializing in areas supporting the inspection, maintenance, and testing of fixed and portable scales, as well as clinical weighing equipment, utilized for, and in support of, the State of Missouri’s commercial vehicle enforcement program. Areas may include but are not limited to electrical, electronics, carpentry, concrete and masonry, welding, and/or painting. An employee will be required to operate a diesel truck with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of at least 15 tons. Positions are accountable for completing skilled work within a specialized trade and can apply trade-specific knowledge to troubleshooting and work that is complex or varied in nature.

Four years of on-the-job training in the trade area.

Senior Scale Maintenance Worker — Pay grade: 29

This is advanced vocational-level work specializing in an area supporting the inspection, maintenance, and testing of fixed and portable scales, as well as clinical weighing equipment, utilized for, and in support of, the State of Missouri’s commercial vehicle enforcement program. Areas may include but are not limited to electrical, electronics, carpentry, concrete and masonry, welding, and/or painting. An employee will be required to operate a diesel truck with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of at least 15 tons. At this level, employees are seen as the go-to resource for the most complex issues. An employee may act as a lead worker over lower-level employees (e.g., adjusting work assignments and schedules to maintain staffing levels, providing training and mentorship, signing off on work). An employee serves as a project contractor/coordinator for installation or replacement of systems requiring design (e.g., prioritize tasks for each phase of work; requisition materials and supplies; and liaise with state entities, external stakeholders, etc.). An employee participates in operational administration (monitor and account for inventory, and recommend need for outside contractors, create job specifications, recommend bids for approval, and monitor work).

Two years of skilled experience in the trade area.

Scale Maintenance Supervisor — Pay grade: 31

This is a supervisory-level position specializing in an area supporting the inspection, maintenance, and testing of fixed and portable scales, as well as clinical weighing equipment utilized for, and in support of, the State of Missouri’s commercial vehicle enforcement program. Areas may include but are not limited to electrical, electronics, carpentry, concrete and masonry, welding, and/or painting. An employee will be required to operate a diesel truck with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of at least 15 tons. The duties include oversight of construction, remodels, maintenance, or replacement of scales for state buildings or facilities. An employee provides assistance in more complex projects and supervision of vocational-level employees. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Three years of skilled experience in trades, building maintenance, or construction.

Scale Maintenance Manager — Pay grade: 34

This is a managerial-level position specializing in an area supporting the inspection, maintenance, and testing of fixed and portable scales, as well as clinical weighing equipment utilized for, and in support of, the State of Missouri’s commercial vehicle enforcement program. Areas may include but are not limited to electrical, electronics, carpentry, concrete and masonry, welding, and/or painting. An employee will be required to operate a diesel truck with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of at least 15 tons. Duties include management of vocational and supervisory-level employee resources. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Five years of semi-skilled or higher-level experience in trades, building maintenance, or construction, and one year of supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Some Patrol duties relate to criminal activity. Therefore, employees may be exposed to written material, photographs, and/or verbal language of a sexual nature. The requirements of this position are not intended to create a hostile work environment; however, it is work of an extremely sensitive nature. A copy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol policy on sexual harassment is available upon request.

Once a job offer has been made, employment with the Missouri State Highway Patrol is contingent upon the successful results of a background investigation and Patrol administered drug test. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is a Drug Free Workplace.

Employees must be a United States Citizen, or a legal resident of a country participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

Minimum Requirements specific to the Scale Maintenance Job Family that may apply and are dependent on assigned areas of responsibility:

Must possess or obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) with air brake endorsement and maintain throughout employment; following which requires an employee to submit to periodic random drug testing.
Must possess and maintain a Scale Maintenance license issued by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

EEO STATEMENT: The Missouri State Highway Patrol is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Effective: 07/01/2024 Reviewed: 07/01/2024 Revised: --