Traffic Control Officer 18059 Wahrstorf

BALM – Germany's most mobile agency. We ensure fairness, safety and sustainability on Germany's roads. Tasks range from commercial goods and passenger traffic control to civil emergency preparedness and promotion of climate-friendly mobility solutions. Seeking committed colleagues for the 'Control Services' department of the Schwerin branch, location Wahrstorf, permanent position.

Monitor correct payment of truck tolls on motorways and federal highways using a technically well-equipped vehicle (mobile and stationary controls). Control special legal areas (holiday driving bans, dimensions/weights). Divert suspicious vehicles, conduct thorough checks, collect outstanding tolls on the spot, take further measures. Prepare control reports and notifications, collect cashless payments, transfer data for prosecution (administrative offence proceedings). Regular participation in test/pilot procedures, service meetings, training sessions, and possibly court hearings.

Completed vocational training in a motor vehicle technical occupation (e.g. automotive mechatronics technician) or in public administration (e.g. administrative specialist) or equivalent training with proven professional experience (e.g. dispatching in forwarding/logistics, driving instructor class CE, public service experience). For civil servants: career qualification for the middle non-technical or technical administrative service. Advanced qualifications (master craftsman, state-certified technician) desirable. High resilience, time flexibility, unrestricted fitness for driving and field duty, service at unfavorable times (night, weekend, holiday duty). Car driving license mandatory. Physical demands: all-day service in vehicle, lifting/carrying, stopping vehicles, climbing on/off trucks, business trips with overnight stays. Knowledge of Federal Trunk Road Toll Act, freight traffic law, technical understanding, operation of control systems, gender and intercultural competence, willingness to learn, independence, teamwork, confident appearance, assertiveness, empathy, conflict resolution, communication skills, digital literacy.

Classification in pay group 8 TVöD/Bund (plus annual bonus). For civil servants: rating according to A 9m BBesO (performance bonus possible). Prospective career development in traffic control service with higher classification/pay. Regular opportunities for civil servant status. Certified family-friendly working. Diversity in teams. Individual training, further education and continuing education, including during parental leave. Flexible working time arrangements, part-time. Uniform provided. Induction may not be at the advertised location and may involve nationwide business trips. Gradual hiring from 01.01.2027. All positions principally suitable for part-time. Women preferred at equal qualification. Severely disabled preferred at equal suitability. Applications from all nationalities welcome.