Weighmaster

Martin Marietta; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta in Illinois is seeking a Weighmaster to accurately weigh, ticket, and document outbound loads at the Aggregate plant. You will act as the primary contact for drivers and customers, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company quality standards in a fast-paced, industrial setting.

This role blends technical proficiency with strong administrative skills, using scale software and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• 1+ years of mining or construction-related experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with scale operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated truck scales and record weights.
• Enter customer data and haulage details into the ticketing system.
• Ensure outbound loads comply with DOT regulations.
• Coordinate with plant operators and drivers for loading.
• Maintain safety and documentation standards daily.

Skills

OSHA Compliance

Technical aptitude

Data entry precision

DOT

Traffic management

Product identification

Effective communication

Organized

Time management

Education

High school diploma

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.

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, Supervisors, 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 an 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

• OSHA 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.