Weighmaster

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Idaho Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Education/Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Weighmaster in the United States to manage accurate weighing, ticketing, and documentation for all vehicles entering and exiting the aggregate plant.

You will ensure DOT compliance, maintain data integrity, and provide excellent service as the primary contact for drivers and customers. The role requires experience with scale software, strong administrative skills, and a safety-first approach in a fast-paced, industrial setting.

Qualifications

• MSHA compliance and safety rules are required.
• Strong data entry and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience with scale operations and DOT rules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate auto truck scales and capture tare and gross weights.
• Enter data into the ticketing system for official documents.
• Ensure outbound trucks meet state weight limits and avoid overloads.
• Coordinate loading with plant operators and route drivers accordingly.
• Direct truck traffic and maintain a safe loading yard flow.
• Serve as communications hub between scale house, Foremen, and Dispatch.
• Resolve ticket discrepancies and customer inquiries promptly.
• Maintain safety training and site records in an organized way.

Skills

MSHA Compliance

Data entry precision

DOT Traffic management

Effective communication

Organized

Time management

Technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Proprietary weighing software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Weighmaster is responsible for the accurate weighing, ticketing, and documentation of all customer and internal vehicles entering and exiting the aggregate 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 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+ years of relevant experience in a Mining 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

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Physical Requirements

You must be able to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods to manage high-volume truck traffic. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

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 $25.00 -$36.00; 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.

Benefits

• 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
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• education/tuition assistance
• an employee discount program
• adoption assistance
• wellness programs

Additional Benefits

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 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

About Martin Marietta

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.