About The Role

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's 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. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking a Weigh Station Operator (WSO). The Weigh Station Operator 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 Driver’s License compliance, and insurance requirements to meet federal and state laws.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Key Responsibilities

Scales Operation

Responsibility of using automated scales and Weigh In Motion (WIM) scales to determine weights of commercial motor vehicles and their cargo; utilizes measuring devices to calculate axle weight, axle grouping, height, license, and permit weight of those vehicles to detect violations.
Utilizes State Bridge charts to check for weight violations and uses the FuelTaCS systems to issue civil penalties for over axle, axle grouping, registration, fuel tax, insurance, and permit violations.

Weight Enforcement

Check vehicles for compliance with or violations of the International Fuel Tax, International Registration Plan and issue temporary permits. Use of the reciprocity manual to determine tolerance and registration requirements for out of state vehicles; issue receipts for citations and permits.
Monitors commercial motor vehicles for erratic driving and equipment violations.

Administrative Duties

Answer phones, take messages; maintain records and prepare reports on all vehicles checked, weighed, and accessed; properly identify types of violations for reporting purposes required by the State Highway Patrol and the Federal Highway Administration.

Public Contact

Responsibility to explain federal and local size and weight laws to the general public; contact out of state agencies for license, registration, and escort information; take written and oral complaints from the public about size and weight violations and performs Traffic Safety Information programs at the troop weigh station.

Equipment Operation

Responsible for the operation of computers, base radio, fax machine, telephone, office calculator, printer, copier and computerized static and Weigh In Motion (WIM) scales, credit card machine, IRD, NCPass system, Truck Counter and Radiation Portal and Associated equipment

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $37,377-$47,815 Annually

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your application:

Ability to multi-task and effectively communicate in a courteous manner. Must have experience in working with the public/customer service.
Demonstrated experience with computers and related applications.
Demonstrated experience in preparing reports and have mathematical skills.
Ability to verbally communicate instructions or requirements.

Position/Physical Requirements

Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm (requires rotating shift requirements).
Must be able to successfully complete the Weigh Station Operator Basic School and Field Training Program within one year of hire.
Must be willing to work in and around Commercial Motor Vehicles in order to perform inspections, as required by the State Highway Patrol and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass

Criminal Background Investigation
Drug Screening Test

This position is located at

600 Tunnel Road

Asheville, NC 28805

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for 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.
Necessary Special Qualifications Must successfully complete the Weigh Station Operator Basic School and Field Training Program within one year of hire.
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Supplemental and Contact Information

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

https://www.ncshp.gov

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Resources

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Be sure to complete the application in full . Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION

North State Highway Patrol

512 North Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27610

Email: HR-Workday-Recruitment-Employment@ncshp.gov

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.