Weigh Station Operator
Weigh Station Operator
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$ 35984 - 47862
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Description of Work
The North Carolina State Highway Patrols primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as addition to enforcing the states traffic laws state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur.
The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Enforcement Administration Section is to promote highway safety highway infrastructure protection enforce all state and federal laws regulating highway and commercial vehicle operations resulting in reduction in crashes injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.The Weigh Station Operator (WSO) works under the supervision of a sworn member of the State Highway Patrol. The WSO is responsible for assisting in the daily activities that are performed at the troop weigh stations and mobile weigh stations during special operations such as Road WATCH or when the troop weigh station is non-operational. The WSO monitors trucks entering weigh stations for erratic driving equipment safety detects violations of size/weight laws including compliance with the vehicle registration requirements international fuel tax agreement international registration plan state and local fuel tax laws Commercial Drivers License compliance and insurance requirements to meet federal and state laws. *This position is assigned to Troop B District 9 and the physical work location is Lumberton (Robeson County.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) M-F 8am-5pm with State Benefits.
Job duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Scales Operation (30%)Using automated scale and Weigh in Motion(WIM)scales to determine weights of commercial motor vehicles and their cargo.
Utilizing measuring devices to calculate axle weight axle grouping height license and permit weight of those vehicles to detect violations. Errors may result injustice to the motoring public and may result in serious injuries or death to others.
Utilizing State Bridge charts o check for weight violations and using the FuelTaCS systems to issue civil penalties for over axle axle grouping registration fuel tax insurance and permit violations.
Maintaining compliance with the International Fuel Tax and International Registration Plan.
Issuance of temporary permits and receipts for citations and permits.
Using the reciprocity manual to determine tolerance and registration requirements for out of state vehicles.
Monitoring commercial motor vehicles for erratic driving and equipment violations.
Administrative Duties (15%)
Answering phones and taking messages.
Maintaining records including report preparation on vehicles checked weighed and assessed.
Properly identifying types of violations for reporting purposes required by the State Highway Patrol and Federal Highway Administration.
Public Contact (15%)
Communicating with the general public to explain local size and weight laws including taking complaints regarding weight violations.
Contacting out of state agencies for driver information including license and registration information.
Performing Traffic Safety Information Programs at the troop weigh station.
Equipment Operation (10%)
Operating office equipment including computers base radio fax machine telephone office calculator printer copier and credit card machine.
Operating Way In Motion (WIM) scales Truck Counter and other associated systems equipment.
Working in and around Commerical Motor Vehicles in order to perform inspections.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Must successfully complete the Weigh Station Operator Basic School and Field Training Program within one year of hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position.All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.
Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
- Capability to achieve precise and highly accurate weight calculations.
- Ability to work effectively with mathematical systems.
- Ability to prepare written reports using various computer applications.
- Ability to clearly convey instructions and requirements.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
High School or General Educational Development(GED) diploma and one year of work experience in dealing with the public which requires the use of some basic mathematical skills.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.
Transcripts
- Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCSHP) must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check.
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Employment Type
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