DMV Weigh Station Technician, Suffolk MCSC, Position No. 02368

DHRM•Suffolk, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is hiring a Weigh Station Technician at the Suffolk Motor Carrier Service Center. This role helps ensure commercial vehicles comply with Virginia’s size and weight regulations, supporting motorist safety and protecting the state’s highways, bridges, and tunnels. The technician monitors commercial vehicle activity, inspects overweight and oversized trucks, issues citations for violations, and helps ensure compliance with state and federal laws. The technician coordinates with State Police, local law enforcement, and other officials; appears in court; and provides expert testimony on contested overweight and motor carrier citations. The role also involves monitoring the functionality and accuracy of weighing equipment and maintaining operational standards. Training will be provided. The position works rotating shifts on a 24/5 schedule, and a $1,500 shift differential is added to the base salary. The role includes working outdoors in all weather conditions, maintaining the facility and grounds, and performing related tasks as needed.

Requirements

Proficiency in collecting, editing, and manipulating data using computers.
Strong eye/hand coordination to track trucks on computer screens while monitoring highway traffic.
Ability to analyze data and recommend traffic control measures.
Ability to accurately interpret and apply policies and procedures and communicate them clearly.
Ability 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 and maintain facility and grounds, including operating lawn equipment, cleaning spills, changing filters, and replacing wind cones.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that reflects respect for DMV regulations.
Ability to accurately perform basic math operations and calculate percentages.
Strong organizational skills to gather, review, and organize documentation and records for court testimony or legal proceedings.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor commercial vehicle activity at the weigh station and inspect overweight and oversized trucks.
Enforce commercial vehicle size and weight laws and related policies and procedures.
Issue citations for size and weight violations and help ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Coordinate with State Police, local law enforcement, and other officials.
Appear in court and provide expert testimony on contested overweight and motor carrier citations.
Monitor the functionality and accuracy of weighing equipment and uphold operational standards.
Analyze data to recommend traffic control measures.
Maintain the facility and grounds, including cleaning and upkeep tasks as needed.