Weight inspector vs resident inspector

The differences between weight inspectors and resident inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a weight inspector and a resident inspector. Additionally, a resident inspector has an average salary of $55,886, which is higher than the $49,000 average annual salary of a weight inspector.

The top three skills for a weight inspector include commodities, AS400 and propane. The most important skills for a resident inspector are rehabilitation, OSHA, and construction management.

Weight inspector vs resident inspector overview

	Weight Inspector	Resident Inspector
Yearly salary	$49,000	$55,886
Hourly rate	$23.56	$26.87
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	16,771	22,142
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Weight inspector vs resident inspector salary

Weight inspectors and resident inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Weight Inspector	Resident Inspector
Average salary	$49,000	$55,886
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $85,000	Between $37,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	Santa Cruz, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Monroe County	-
Best paying industry	Transportation	-

Differences between weight inspector and resident inspector education

There are a few differences between a weight inspector and a resident inspector in terms of educational background:

	Weight Inspector	Resident Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Most common major	Business	Civil Engineering
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Weight inspector vs resident inspector demographics

Here are the differences between weight inspectors' and resident inspectors' demographics:

	Weight Inspector	Resident Inspector
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 78.2% Female, 21.8%	Male, 87.8% Female, 12.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 3.4% White, 68.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 8.1% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 3.4% White, 69.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between weight inspector and resident inspector duties and responsibilities

Weight inspector example responsibilities.

Manage cad files and plotting operations, as cad manager.
Test and inspect tank trucks, fuel oil trucks, propane trucks.
Document all corrections and enter all data into AS400 system timely and efficiently.
Train and instruct others in the group on the usage of AS400 system.
Participate in NMFTA special research projects to provide accurate information on new and changing commodities.
Oversee installation of concrete sidewalks, wheel chair ramps, driveway aprons, asphalt and slurry projects in subdivisions.

Resident inspector example responsibilities.

Manage and inspect fiber optic cable placement, fiber drop installations and associate construction activities for an assign OSP project.
Provide monthly PCOR/CO, Submittals, RFI s logs and status report.
Follow API and quality standard methods, techniques to detect defects, and assure quality of the product.
Prepare RFI's to the project designer for project changes and review contractor's materials and equipment submittals for approval.
Use a variety of conventional and advance inspection devices, CMM tools and instruments to verify dimension to drawing specifications.
Coordinate customer interaction, providing direction and oversight in regard to maintenance, safety, quality assurance and training.

Weight inspector vs resident inspector skills

Common weight inspector skills

Commodities, 33%
AS400, 21%
Propane, 12%
Freight Carriers, 10%
Physical Inspections, 8%
State Laws, 4%

Common resident inspector skills

Rehabilitation, 19%
OSHA, 15%
Construction Management, 10%
Safety Checks, 7%
Construction Projects, 4%
Construction Sites, 3%