Weighmaster

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Weighmaster to manage accurate weighing, ticketing, and documentation for all vehicles entering and exiting the plant. You will be the primary contact for drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and maintain safety in a fast-paced environment.

Beyond weighing, you will support loading processes, communicate with plant operators, and maintain precise records of tonnage and sales activity. This role requires strong administrative skills and reliability in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating scale systems and weighing software preferred.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated truck scales and weigh products with accuracy.
• Enter customer data and haulage information into the ticketing system.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and weight regulations for outbound loads.

Skills

DOT compliance

Scale software

Data entry

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or 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.

• 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 and more