Scale Clerk Operator

Vulcan Materials Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company seeks a Scale Operator for our Central Virginia operations. You will accurately weigh trucks and materials, record weights, and maintain detailed transaction records.

You will communicate with drivers, dispatch, and other teams to ensure efficient material movement and excellent customer service. The role requires attention to detail, computer proficiency, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed to meet customer demands.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Weigh trucks and materials using computerized scales and record gross and net weights.
• Maintain detailed records of transactions and load information.
• Provide good customer service to drivers and visitors.
• Coordinate with dispatch and operations via radio or other means.
• Ensure scale house safety and keep workspace clean and organized.
• Perform general administrative tasks and balance daily receipts.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Drive

Oracle Business Environment

Job description

Job Summary

A scale operator in an aggregate environment is responsible for accurately weighing materials entering and exiting a site, recording the information, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires strong attention to detail, computer proficiency, and the ability to communicate effectively with drivers and other team members.

Job Description

$1,500 Employee Referral Bonus Eligible

A scale operator in an aggregate environment is responsible for accurately weighing materials entering and exiting a site, recording the information, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires strong attention to detail, computer proficiency, and the ability to communicate effectively with drivers and other team members.

Essential Functions

• Accurately weighing trucks and materials using computerized scales, recording gross and net weights, and verifying load information.
• Maintaining detailed records of all transactions, including truck details, material types, and weights, often using specialized software.
• Providing excellent customer service to drivers and other visitors, answering questions, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Communicating with other departments (e.g., dispatch, operations) via radio or other means to coordinate material movement and ensure efficient operations.
• Ensuring the safety of the scale house and surrounding area, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and adhering to company safety protocols.
• Performing general administrative tasks, balancing daily receipts, and assisting with other duties as needed.
• Working with the Sales Team on pending and on-going projects.
• Works closely with sales and dispatch to enhance our service to customers and to maximize job site trucking efficiency, including standby mitigation.

Critical Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open-minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change.
• Attention to Detail - Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks; meticulous and precise when handling information, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
• Analytical Thinking - Ability to break down complex problems, situations, in order to understand underlying patterns, identify key issues; examine information logically, question assumptions, and draw conclusions based on evidence.
• Customer Service - Understands, anticipates, and meets customer needs while ensuring a positive experience and building long-term relationships.
• Product Knowledge - Understands and can explain succinctly VMC products and/or services including their composition, features, benefits, and limitations.
• Reliability and Punctuality - Dependable and consistent in meeting work expectations and deadlines. Demonstrates commitment and follow-through, with reliable performance and attendance.

Responsibilities

Education

• Must have your high school diploma or its equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in a customer service or weighmaster role is preferred.
• Prior experience in the aggregate or construction industry is helpful, but not always required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communication Skills. Must have effective written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math skills are needed for calculations related to weights and volumes.
• Must have organizational skills with a focus on the prioritization of workload.
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, dependable, timely, and reliable.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.
• Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Ability to address minor issues that may arise during the weighing process.
• Familiarity with safety regulations like MSHA Part 46 is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Scale operators often handle multiple tasks simultaneously, so the ability to multitask is valuable.
• Able to work varying work schedule, nights and weekends or circumstances to meet the customer needs (DOT requirements).
• Must be willing and able to provide coverage at other locations in the Central Virginia area (Chester, Rockville, Staunton) as needed.

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is between $47,000- $58,608 annual salary ($22.79-$28.18 per hour) and is eligible for overtime. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.