DMV Weigh Station Technician, New Church, Position No. 02490
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is looking to hire a Weigh Station Technician at the New Church 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, and coordinate with law enforcement personnel. 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. Join us at the DMV and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring highway safety! Veterans and bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. DMV, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!
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 troubleshoot truck equipment issues.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to analyze data to recommend traffic control measures.
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and staff.
- Capability to work in confined spaces for extended periods.
- Capability to maintain focus on safety monitoring.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and transport 50 pounds.
- Proficiency in performing minor scale repairs, including using an impact wrench and breaker bar.
- Valid driver's license and a driving record that reflects respect for DMV regulations.
- Must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.
- Must consent to a background check.
- Must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.
- Must consent to being alerted of any moving violation convictions, including suspension of license.
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.
- 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.
- Ensure the compliance of commercial vehicle size and weight regulations on Virginia’s highways.
- 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.
- Monitor the functionality and accuracy of equipment to ensure that proper operational standards are upheld.
- Maintain facility cleanliness.
Benefits
- Shift differential of $1,500.00 will be added to the base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
