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

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Suffolk, VA, seeks a Weigh Station Technician at the Suffolk MCSC. The incumbent will monitor overweight/oversize trucks, enforce size/weight laws, and coordinate with law enforcement to ensure highway safety.

The role requires data analysis, policy interpretation, and strong organizational skills. Training is provided; shifts rotate on a 24/5 basis with a $1,500 shift differential. DMV serves millions of drivers and vehicles in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in collecting, editing, and manipulating data using computers.
• Strong eye/hand coordination for tracking trucks on screens while monitoring traffic.
• Ability to analyze data to recommend traffic control measures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures clearly for others.
• Capability to work in confined spaces and rotating or flexible schedules.
• Outdoor work in all weather; ability to operate lawn equipment and perform basic cleaning duties.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to perform basic math operations and percentages.
• Strong organizational skills for documenting records for court testimony.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect overweight/oversize trucks to enforce safety and weight laws.
• Issue citations for violations of size/weight regulations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and DMV staff; testify in court when needed.
• Maintain equipment functionality and ensure adherence to DMV standards.
• Support DMV mission to safeguard lives and serve the motoring public.

Skills

Data collection/editing

Coordination of trucks

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Safety monitoring

Outdoor work

Lawn equipment operation

Physical lifting

Mathematical calculations

Court documentation prep

Job description

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

State Role Title:Compliance/Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: $48,400 - $55,660

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location:SUFFOLK 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 Suffolk 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 24/5 schedule. A shift differential of $1,500.00 will be added to the base salary.
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 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 and 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.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.