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Title: DMV Weigh Station Technician, Dahlgren, Position No. 02374

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: $48,400.00 - $55,660.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: DAHLGREN SCALES

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is looking to hire a Weigh Station Technician at the Dahlgren 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.
If you have experience with truck configuration and equipment, we'd love to hear from you!
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 16/5 schedule (6:00AM-2:00PM, 2:00PM-10:00PM).  A shift differential of $1,500.00 will be added to the base salary.
Ready to make a difference on Virginia's roads? 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!

Minimum Qualifications

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, 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.
Ability to maintain facility and grounds, including operating lawn equipment, performing general cleaning tasks as needed (e.g., spill cleanup, filter changes, wind cone replacement), and lifting 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 (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.

Additional Considerations

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

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.
All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.
As a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions, including suspension of license.
Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to assess your skills in the screening process properly. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: (804) 367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.