DMV Weigh Station Technician, Troutville, Position No.

Title: DMV Weigh Station Technician, Troutville, Position No. 02343

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: TROUTVILLE SCALES

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is looking to hire a Weigh Station Technician at the Troutville 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 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, 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 24/7 schedule. 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

Minimum Qualifications:
*Technical Skills: Proficiency in collecting, editing, and manipulating data using computers.
*Multitasking Abilities: Strong eye/hand coordination for tracking trucks on computer screens while monitoring highway traffic.
*Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot truck equipment issues, perform mathematical calculations, and analyze data to recommend traffic control measures.
*Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and staff.
*Flexibility and Endurance: Capability to work in confined spaces for extended periods, maintain focus on safety monitoring, and work rotating or permanent schedules.
*Physical Fitness: Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lift and transport 50 pounds, and operate lawn maintenance equipment.
*Technical Maintenance: Proficiency in performing minor scale repairs, including using an impact wrench and breaker bar and maintaining facility cleanliness.
*Licensing Requirements: Valid driver's license and a driving record that reflects respect for DMV regulations.

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 résumé 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: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer