DMV Weigh Station Technician, Suffolk MCSC, Position No. 02368
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is hiring a Weigh Station Technician at the Suffolk Motor Carrier Service Center. The role monitors commercial vehicle activity at weigh stations and enforces Virginia’s size and weight laws to promote motorist safety and protect the state’s highways, bridges, and tunnels. The technician works with State Police, local law enforcement, and other officials to apply safety and weighing policies and procedures, issue citations for violations, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws. The position also involves appearing in court and providing expert testimony on contested overweight and motor carrier citations, as well as monitoring the functionality and accuracy of equipment to maintain operational standards. Training will be provided. The role works rotating shifts on a 24/5 schedule, with a $1,500 shift differential added to base salary.
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 to recommend traffic control measures.
- Ability to interpret and accurately 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 and performing general cleaning tasks such as spill cleanup, filter changes, and wind cone replacement.
- 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 systematically 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.
- Experience with truck configuration and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor commercial vehicle activity at weigh stations and inspect trucks for size and weight compliance.
- Enforce Virginia’s size and weight laws and related safety and weighing policies and procedures.
- Issue citations for violations of size and weight 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 equipment functionality and accuracy to ensure operational standards are maintained.
- Analyze data and recommend traffic control measures.
- Maintain the facility and grounds, including outdoor work and general cleaning tasks as needed.
- Organize documentation and records in preparation for court testimony or legal proceedings.
Benefits
- A $1,500 shift differential is added to the base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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