SIMON | Scale Clerk

Simon; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Account or Health.S

Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Product and Service Group Discount

Job summary

Simon, a Colas USA subsidiary, seeks a Scale Operator for quarry operations in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Weighs trucks, assists customers, monitors site functions, and helps maintain safety and security.

You will follow safety protocols, coordinate with trucking and production teams, and maintain records, tickets, and reporting. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in aggregate production or similar industry preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data reporting required.
• Ability to operate a scale and weigh trucks; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Embrace safety culture and support safety initiatives.
• Serve as primary contact for pit/quarry operations with customers.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance (MSHA/OSHA, EPA).
• Operate scale to weigh trucks and prepare driver tickets.
• Maintain records of materials and assist with reports.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Excel & reporting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

Tools

JWS system

Computer literacy

Job description

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations across Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with teams delivering asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. We focus on quality and value to deliver products and services for our clients, and we aim to connect communities and support infrastructure growth. For more information, visit the company site.

The Colas USA Family of Companies offers competitive pay, strong benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training. We emphasize safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, innovation, and knowledge. For more information, please visit the Colas USA Family of Companies site.

Job Summary

Responsible for scale operations at a commercial aggregate pit/quarry, including weighing trucks, assisting customers, monitoring pit functions, and helping to ensure site safety and security.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support safety initiatives, and adhere to accountabilities set by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other policies
• Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance (MSHA/OSHA, EPA, etc.), including visitor registration, site-specific training, and other safety procedures
• Monitor visitor registration and ensure site-specific training and other safety procedures are followed
• Act as internal/external customer main point-of-contact for pit/quarry operations
• Communicate with customers in person and by phone regarding product availability and orders
• Operate scale to weigh trucks for internal and external customers and prepare tickets for drivers
• Maintain accurate records of materials and quantities entering and leaving the facility
• Coordinate with the trucking department regarding delivery and haul schedules
• Enter necessary information into computer systems for inventory, billing, and/or timekeeping purposes
• Assist with sales and production reporting; maintain related databases/spreadsheets and produce required reports
• Safely operate company vehicles as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving history preferred

Skills

• At least one year of experience in an aggregate production operation or similar industry preferred
• Previous experience with JWS is preferred
• Proficiency in the use of computers including MS Office programs required
• Experience compiling and maintaining databases and producing reports using Excel, database, or similar programs preferred
• Ability to utilize available resources and problem-solve
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal staff and external customers, clients, and vendors

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains required PPE to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities
• Regularly communicates (talk and hear) to support safe coordination and teamwork
• Requires visual acuity to review information, inspect materials or equipment, and ensure accuracy and compliance
• Sits for long periods at a desk using a computer to perform administrative tasks
• Uses hands to handle, write, and use a keyboard and mobile device
• Works in environments with varying conditions including loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or outdoor settings
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required

Benefits & Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

Application window anticipated to close on 08/16/2026; open until filled.

The information contained herein is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, nor an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties at any time. The essential functions of this role may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Simon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Simon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please view the EEO document. If you require a reasonable accommodation to meet the role requirements or to complete the application process, contact Colas Inc.