Technician / Master Craftsman for Volume, Traffic, and Weighing Metrology | Techniker / Meister (m/w/d) im eichtechnischen Dienst für Volumen-, Verkehrs- und Wägemesstechnik
Staatsbetrieb für Mess- und Eichwesen Eichdirektion
Job Summary
The Dresden Weights and Measures Office is seeking a dedicated Technician or Master Craftsman to ensure the accuracy of measuring devices crucial for daily life. In this role, you will independently perform calibrations and inspections of various instruments, including fuel pumps, taxi meters, and commercial scales, contributing directly to consumer protection and fair competition. This position involves both field and office work, requiring physical resilience for handling testing equipment. You will engage directly with diverse stakeholders such as gas station operators, taxi drivers, and repair technicians, necessitating strong communication and decision-making skills. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, enjoys structuring their own workday, and possesses excellent German language skills. This is an attractive opportunity for a meticulous professional to apply their technical expertise in a public service setting, with offers of flexible hours, ongoing professional development, and the benefits of public sector employment.
Required Skills
Education
State-certified Technician or Master Craftsman (Trades or Industrial Master), preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical field; or relevant skilled worker training with equivalent abilities and experience in corresponding activities.
Experience
- Practical experience and knowledge in testing or measurement technology (advantageous)
- Driving experience with a Class B passenger car license
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to undergo specialized training at the German Academy for Metrology (DAM) in Bad Reichenhall (3 months)
- Class B driving license required
- Class BE and C1 driving licenses (advantageous)
- Physical resilience for handling testing equipment