Scale Clerk

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Employee discount

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented Asphalt Weighmaster for weighing and documenting all loads at the asphalt plant. You will liaise with drivers and customers to ensure accurate tickets, compliance with CDOT/DOT rules, and smooth loading processes in a fast‑paced setting.

You will operate scales, enter data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain safety and accuracy while coordinating with foremen, dispatch, and loaders. On‑site role with external travel between plants.

Qualifications

• OSHA regulations knowledge is essential.
• Proficiency with proprietary weighing software and data entry accuracy.
• Ability to ensure compliance with DOT and weight limits.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck scales and capture tare and gross weights.
• Enter customer data and haulage details into the ticketing system.
• Ensure outbound trucks meet weight limits and quality standards.
• Coordinate with plant operators to match load tonnage and product.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Weighing software

Data entry

DOT

Traffic management

Product identification

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Weighing software

Job description

Job Summary

The Asphalt Weighmaster is responsible for the accurate weighing, ticketing, and documentation of all customer and internal vehicles entering and exiting the asphalt plant. Acting as the primary point of contact for drivers and customers, the Weighmaster ensures that all outbound loads comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company quality standards. This role requires a balance of technical proficiency in scale software, strong administrative skills, and a 'safety-first' mindset in a fast-paced, industrial environment. Beyond the scale house, you provide essential customer service and communicate effectively with plant operators and drivers to ensure a seamless loading process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate automated truck scales and specialized software to capture tare and gross weights for asphalt and aggregate products.
• Accurately enter customer data, product codes, and haulage information into the ticketing system to produce official proof-of-purchase documents.
• Ensure all outbound trucks comply with state-specific legal weight limits (e.g., CDOT/DOT rules) to prevent overloads and potential legal infractions.
• Coordinate with plant operators to ensure the correct mix and tonnage are loaded according to the specific customer order.
• Direct incoming and outgoing truck traffic to the appropriate loading areas, ensuring a smooth and safe flow of vehicles throughout the yard.
• Act as the central communication hub between the scale house, asphalt plant Foremen, Loaders, and Dispatch teams via CB radio and telephone.
• Coordinate with Loader Operators to ensure trucks are loaded with the correct material and to report any loading discrepancies.
• Answer customer inquiries regarding product availability, pricing, and scheduling; process cash and credit sales with high accuracy.
• Research and resolve ticket discrepancies or customer complaints promptly, documenting findings for management review.
• Administer site‑specific safety training and orientation for all visitors, vendors, and new drivers to ensure compliance with Martin Marietta's safety protocols.
• Maintain meticulous daily, weekly, and monthly records of tonnage, sales activity, and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain a clean and professional, scale house environment; perform routine checks on scale equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist in tracking inventory levels by monitoring the volume of specific materials leaving the site.

Qualifications

• Education
• High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Work Experience
• 1-2 years in an asphalt or construction‑related environment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment or trucking operations is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with scale operations is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• OSHA Compliance and regulations
• Technical and administrative aptitude (proprietary weighing software)
• Data entry precision
• DOT
• Traffic management
• Product identification
• Effective communication (written and spoken)
• Organized
• Time management

Physical Requirements

• You must be able to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods to manage high-volume truck traffic.
• You are required to walk across steep, rough, or uneven terrain.
• You must also be able to climb stairs (to access scale houses or inspect equipment).
• The position requires the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• You will also need to bend, stand, and crouch frequently to manage files, paperwork, and housekeeping.

Travel

On‑site, must be willing to travel between different plant locations.

Working Conditions

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

Disclaimers

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

The hiring range for this position is $25 -$30 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position.

In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer‑funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more. Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension Salary Continuation
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Options Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program - for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.