DMV Weigh Station Technician, Bland, Position No. 02301

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Bland, VA

8d•$48,400 - $55,660•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is looking to hire a Weigh Station Technician at the Bland Motor Carrier Service Center (MCSC). As a Weigh Station Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of motorists and protecting Virginia’s highways by monitoring and inspecting overweight and oversized trucks. You’ll work alongside State Police, local law enforcement, and other officials to enforce safety and weighing policies and procedures related to Virginia’s size and weight laws. The Weigh Station Technician ensures the compliance of commercial vehicle size and weight regulations on Virginia’s highways, contributing to the safety of motorists and protecting the integrity of Virginia’s highways, bridges, and tunnels. This role exists to monitor commercial vehicle activity at weigh stations, issue citations for violations of size and weight laws, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, coordinate with law enforcement personnel, and appear in court and provide expert testimony on contested overweight and motor carrier citations. The Weigh Station Technician is responsible for monitoring the functionality and accuracy of equipment to ensure that proper operational standards are upheld and support DMV's mission of safeguarding lives and serving the motoring public. Training will be provided. The position will work rotating shifts on a 24/5 schedule. A shift differential of $1,500.00 will be added to the base salary.

Requirements

Proficiency in collecting, editing, and manipulating data using computers.
Strong eye/hand coordination for tracking trucks on computer screens while monitoring highway traffic.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, and analyze data to recommend traffic control measures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures accurately, and to communicate them clearly so that information is understood as intended.
Capability to work in confined spaces for extended periods, maintain focus on safety monitoring, and work rotating or permanent schedules.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that reflects respect for DMV regulations.
Ability to accurately perform basic math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and calculate percentages accurately and efficiently.
Ability to apply strong organizational skills to gather, review, and systematically organize documentation and records in preparation for court testimony or legal proceedings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with truck configuration and equipment.
Knowledge of truck weighing procedures and policies, related Virginia and federal laws, and the Motor Vehicle Code of Virginia.

Responsibilities

Monitor and inspect overweight and oversized trucks.
Enforce safety and weighing policies and procedures related to Virginia’s size and weight laws.
Monitor commercial vehicle activity at weigh stations.
Issue citations for violations of size and weight laws.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Coordinate with law enforcement personnel.
Appear in court and provide expert testimony on contested overweight and motor carrier citations.
Monitor the functionality and accuracy of equipment.
Maintain facility and grounds, including operating lawn equipment, performing general cleaning tasks as needed (e.g., spill cleanup, filter changes, wind cone replacement).
Lift up to 50 pounds when required.