Title: Scales Technician, Position No. 02344

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: Weigh Station Technical Services

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is hiring a Scales Technician for a position with its Facilities Services division in Richmond, VA.

The Scales Technician, reporting to the Technical Services Manager, is responsible for evaluating, maintaining, and certifying weighing equipment used across Virginia to support DMV’s mission. This role ensures all devices are accurately calibrated and compliant with state and federal standards, overseeing installation, repair, and preventive maintenance at state facilities. Additionally, the Scales Technician manages critical parts inventory. This role is essential for accurate weight enforcement, protecting roadways, and ensuring public safety.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (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 a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels 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

•In-depth knowledge of state and federal weight regulations, including FMCSA guidelines and truck weighing policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance in vehicle operations.
•Hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and calibrating mechanical and electronic weighing systems, including portable and permanent systems.
•Experience maintaining accurate records, managing data, and preparing reports in compliance with regulatory standards, using PC applications for data entry, collection, and analysis.
•Experience collaborating with external vendors for purchasing, repairing, or replacing specialized equipment in a transportation or enforcement context.
•Familiarity with towing utility trailers and operating large vehicles in various conditions,
•Strong understanding of electronic and mechanical scale systems, including diagnostic techniques and maintenance processes, ensuring the accuracy and functionality of weighing systems.
•Mechanical aptitude for testing, diagnosing, and repairing weighing equipment to ensure it meets legal standards.
• Lift and carry up to 50-100lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks required for equipment maintenance and operations.

Additional Considerations

•Ability to effectively use hand tools, grinders, welders, and other repair equipment to maintain and repair weighing systems, ensuring equipment remains functional and safe.
•Familiarity with DMV policies and motor carrier regulations, particularly as they pertain to weigh stations and enforcement operations.
•Proficiency in using specialized DMV systems for enforcing weight compliance, issuing citations, and managing data.
•Eligibility for Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services technician certification.
•Eligibility for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B.

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, the DMV will be alerted of any convictions for moving violations, including license suspension.

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 properly assess your skills in the screening process. 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.